Anatomy_Is_Destiny t1_ir1jx4y wrote on October 4, 2022 at 5:39 PM

We have been implanting these devices for years now, so this is actually not new info. The Medtronic Micra is already on it's second model, and Abbott Medical just released the Aveir, their version of this. It is not a one size fits all replacement for traditional pacemakers, and can only be used for certain rhythm indications.

IlliterateLibrarian1 t1_ir2i2xa wrote on October 4, 2022 at 9:11 PM

This is the first truly dual chamber model so definitely a big step forward. Micra only is placed in the right ventricle however aveir has 2 components, one for the right atrium one for the right ventricle. This allows for a much larger patient population to be eligible

Anatomy_Is_Destiny t1_ircrsoi wrote on October 7, 2022 at 1:27 AM

Yes, my practice has already implanted a few of them thus far. The atrial leadless is not yet FDA approved, but hopefully within the next year.