Doctors at Continental Hospital successfully treated an 87-year-old man with a life-threatening heart condition using a retrievable leadless pacemaker. The innovative device, which needs no surgery or wires, helped stabilise his heartbeat despite serious health risks.
Published Date – 5 January 2026, 05:00 PM
Hyderabad: Doctors at Continental Hospital achieved success in treating an 87-year-old man who was suffering from a life-threatening heart condition by implanting a Retrievable Leadless Pacemaker that works without the wires or surgery required by traditional pacemakers.
The patient was struggling with an irregular heartbeat, a dangerously slow pulse, and heart stoppage. He also had chronic kidney disease, and a standard pacemaker surgery was considered too risky. To save his life while keeping him safe, doctors chose a Retrievable Leadless Pacemaker, which requires no surgery, no wires, low infection risk, and a “retrievable” design that allows for safe removal or replacement if needed, the hospital said on Monday.
The procedure was a complete success. The small device now monitors the patient’s heart 24/7, automatically sending a small electrical pulse if it detects his heart is slowing down or stopping, doctors added.
