THE WORLD'S SMALLEST PACEMAKER DEVELOPED
U.S. scientists have announced the development of the world's smallest pacemaker, smaller than a grain of rice and injectable into the body.
The newly developed wireless pacemaker, only 1 millimeter thick and 3.5 millimeters long, is small enough to fit in the tip of a syringe. The device is paired with a soft patch attached to the patient's chest. When the patch detects irregular heartbeats, it sends light signals to tell the pacemaker which rhythm to stimulate. Scientists have described the wireless pacemaker, which is planned to be tested on humans in the future, as a 'groundbreaking invention'. The author of the study, Prof. John Rogers from Northwestern University in the US, stated that the pacemaker could begin to be tested on humans within 2 to 3 years. It was also stated that this innovative device could inspire developments in other areas of the medical world.
