KMCH Performs Revolutionary Dual-Chamber Retrievable Leadless Pacemaker Procedure

KMCH Coimbatore successfully implanted a retrievable dual-chamber leadless pacemaker.Pacemakers help your heart beat and keep up with the body’s demands. Leadless pacemakers represent a revolutionary leap in pacing technology. Dr.Nalla G Palaniswami, Chairman of KMCH Hospitals, says, “Unlike their conventional counterparts, these devices are a single, self-contained unit that is significantly smaller— about the size of a large vitamin capsule. This groundbreaking procedure, performed under the expert leadership of Dr. Lawrance Jesuraj, marks the beginning of a new era in cardiology, offering patients a less invasive and highly effective alternative to traditional pacemakers.We are proud to have a team of doctors who are trained to implant this device and help patients recover these benefits.
Dr. Lawrance Jesuraj affirms the impact of this procedure: “We are setting a new standard, bringing this cutting-edge treatment to the people of Tamil Nadu. We are happy that we can pass the benefits of this technology to our patients.” This innovative design reduces the risk of complications associated with leads, such as infection or fracture, and offers patients a more comfortable and less restrictive recovery.
Dr Arun Palaniswami, Executive Director, KMCH Hospitals, said, Cardiac Electrophysiology department at KMCH Hospitals has been a pioneer in bringing newer innovations to this part of Tamil Nadu. By bringing a dual chamber leadless pacemaker within a month after launching in India, KMCH proved again as a leader in Electrophysiology in Tamil Nadu. This revolutionary design eliminates the need for a surgical pocket and insulated wires. Crucially, the new procedure’s innovative aspect lies in the device’s retrievability, offering future flexibility for device upgrades or replacement—a significant advancement over earlier non-retrievable leadless models