Shaare Zedek Medical Center Pioneers New Pacemaker Implantation Technique in Israel
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem has performed four groundbreaking pacemaker implantations using a new technique that utilizes the heart's natural electrical pathway. This method, new to Israel, aims to improve atrial synchronization and treat arrhythmias. The successful procedures were guided by an international expert and involved advanced technology, with hospital officials highlighting their commitment to personalized patient care.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem performed four novel pacemaker implantations.
- The new technique uses the heart's natural electrical conduction pathway for improved synchronization.
- This method aims to help patients suffering from arrhythmias and heart failure symptoms.
- An international expert from Greece guided the procedures.
- Prof. Michael Glikson praised the advancement in arrhythmia treatment technology.
Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem has successfully performed four pacemaker implantations using a novel technique that leverages the heart's natural electrical conduction pathway. This advanced method, implemented for the first time in Israel, aims to improve synchronization between the heart's atria and may assist patients suffering from arrhythmias.
The procedure, introduced at the Integrated Heart Center under the direction of Prof. Michael Glikson, involves placing an electrode in the "Bachmann's bundle" area, a natural electrical pathway connecting the right and left atria. Unlike conventional pacing methods, which typically position electrodes in the right atrial appendage, this new location facilitates a faster and more coordinated electrical signal transfer between the atria, reducing delays in left atrial activation.
Hospital officials report that all four operations were successful. The technique is expected to reduce atrial arrhythmias and alleviate symptoms of heart failure by enhancing atrial synchronization. It is particularly suited for patients with conduction delays between the atria, following individual medical assessment.
The implantations utilized electrodes from Medtronic and were performed with the guidance of an international expert from Greece. The medical team included Prof. Michael Glikson, Dr. Ziv Dadon, Prof. Yoav Michovitz, Dr. Moshe Rav Acha, and Dr. Oheli Touvia-Brody.
Prof. Glikson expressed enthusiasm for the new technology, calling it a significant step in advancing arrhythmia treatment through sophisticated technologies. He emphasized the hospital's commitment to finding the best technological solutions for each patient and praised the professional teams for their dedication to providing advanced, technological, humane, and uncompromising care.
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