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A pioneering cardiac procedure at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, has seen India’s first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker successfully implanted in an 83-year-old patient, offering a minimally invasive solution for a complex heart condition.

The patient, who had chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and gout, had been experiencing repeated episodes of fainting. A detailed cardiac evaluation revealed a dangerously slow heartbeat caused by atrioventricular (AV) block, putting her life at significant risk.

The surgery was led by Dr Balbir Singh, Chairman of Cardiology at Max Hospital , Saket, along with a dedicated cardiology team. “This procedure marks a historic moment as we implanted the first dual-chamber leadless AVEIR DR pacemaker in India,” Dr Singh

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