المملكة: "The specialist" He succeeds in implanting the smallest pacemaker in a baby girl weighing 2 kg
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and the Research Center in Riyadh in implanting the smallest device A permanent pacemaker for a newborn weighing less than 2 kg, overcoming the challenge associated with the patient’s small size by developing a modified version in cooperation with the manufacturer; This allowed the procedure to be carried out with the highest degree of safety and provided the child with early stabilization of heart function and a better chance to grow without complications.
This procedure represents a qualitative addition to the advanced medical expertise in the specialty, as it comes within a limited number globally that did not exceed 85 cases, and is registered as the first case of its kind in Asia and Africa. This reflects the team’s ability to deal with the most delicate categories of patients, and enhances the results of Specialized cardiac care.
Repair operation
The newborn, who was less than four weeks old, had undergone an operation to repair a complex congenital heart defect, which was crowned with success. Then it was noted that she had a weak heartbeat and a disturbance in the electrical conduction between its chambers. This necessitated intervention by implanting a modified pacemaker, to ensure the stability of her health condition and maintain the continuity of heart function.
The success of the implant represents a qualitative shift in the care of newborns, as it allows the treating team to reduce the period of hospitalization with great efficiency, and reduces the risks of complications associated with traditional alternatives, such as: infection resulting from temporary devices or their failure, in addition to local infections when using regular pacemakers due to their large size compared to the size of the patient.
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