Revolution in Freising: Wireless pacemaker improves treatment

In Großhadern wird kabelloser Herzschrittmacher erfolgreich eingesetzt, der Infektionsrisiken minimiert und Komplikationen reduziert.
In Großhadern, wireless pacemakers are successfully used, minimized infection risks and reduced complications. (Symbolbild/MM)

Revolution in Freising: Wireless pacemaker improves treatment

The Freising Clinic sets a new scale in pacemaker therapy. On June 4, 2025, a wireless pacemaker of the latest generation was successfully implanted by catheter. This makes the cardiology of the clinic one of the first departments in Upper Bavaria that offers this innovative technology. The use of wireless pacemakers is considered significant progress, since they consist of a compact capsule without probes and pacemakers, which significantly reduces the risk of complications. Patients with an increased risk of infection benefit from this-be it through heart valve inflammation or dementia, reports the Merkur .

The conventional pacemakers work with two electrodes that can often cause infections. The new, wireless pacemaker is instead attached to the heart septum with a screw thread and used gently. Dr. Stefan Borov, cardiologist and electrophysiologist, carried out the first intervention in Freising and is now ready for the aftercare of the patients. From now on, only these wireless devices should be used in the case of clearly risky patients.

advantages of wireless technology

The advantages of wireless pacemakers cannot be overlooked. They are smaller than the conventional variants and have a lifespan of up to 17 years. They can also be removed and changed without any problems. The possibility of implanting the device directly into the heart offers a new dimension in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia, which affects numerous patients annually, such as The University Hospital Freiburg reported. A similar device was already used there and is delighted.

The development of a wireless two-chamber heart puncher, which is currently in the clinical test phase, is particularly exciting. This new pacemaker is implanted in the right -hand chamber and the right atrium and can communicate wirelessly. This world first, developed by manufacturer Abbott, could find a broader application due to its unique construction, although it is currently only approved for certain rhythm disorders, such as Herzmedizin.de describes.

A look into the future

In view of the growing number of patients suffering from cardiac arrhythmias, progress in pacemaker technology is of great importance. The possibility of using modern wireless devices could not only improve the quality of life of many people, but also revolutionize the way heart diseases are treated. This raises an exciting chapter in cardiological care in the Freising Clinic, which promises hope for many patients.

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