Heartbeats power a battery-free pacemaker designed to last a lifetime

Health technology can be useful, but it becomes risky when people mistake consumer sensors for medical devices. The key is understanding what the data actually shows and what it doesn’t.

Reporting

Phys.org Medical Research reports that Heartbeats power a battery-free pacemaker designed to last a lifetime. Madison researchers have developed an implantable, battery-free pacemaker that's charged by a patient's heartbeat. The device has the potential to last an entire lifetime, reducing the risks and costs associated with replacing devices when their batteries fail. The key issue is evidence: what the device measures, how reliable the measurement is, who can safely use it, and where medical guidance is still needed.

The Details

• Phys.org Medical Research: Heartbeats power a battery-free pacemaker designed to last a lifetime
• Madison researchers have developed an implantable, battery-free pacemaker that's charged by a patient's heartbeat. The device has the potential to last an entire lifetime, reducing the

Next Developments

• peer review and replication of findings
• clinical applications and guidelines
• consult healthcare providers for personal advice

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