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Injectable pacemaker regulates heartbeat for 5 days then dissolves
A new injectable, temporary pacemaker could help correct a heart arrhythmia in an emergency. This nanoparticle gel can regulate the heart’s electrical signals for up to five days before dissolving harmlessly in the body.
The tiny pinprick site of the injection acts as a point of contact for an external device, such as a mobile phone, the team says. The team says that the nanoparticle gel should be able to correct arrhythmia for up to five days, which should provide enough time for the patient to make it to a hospital for more permanent treatment. With a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and several years experience under his belt, he joined New Atlas as a staff writer in 2016.
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