Jul 6, 2023
Dissolving electronic device to monitor and treat heart dysfunction gets FDA approval
Posted by Gemechu Taye in categories: biotech/medical, electronics
New gadget can map electrical activity and deliver electrical stimuli to stop atrial fibrillation, before dissolving into the body.
Nearly 800K people fall victim to a heart attack in the US each year. A recent study undertaken by a team of researchers at Northwestern and George Washington (GW) universities has developed a new device to monitor and treat heart disease and dysfunctions in the aftermath of heart-related incidents.
The device seems to hold promise for providing critical support during the days, weeks, or months following heart problems. According to the researchers convey that the new technology harmlessly dissolves inside the body and skips the need for extraction.