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Revolutionary Battery-Free Pacemaker Promises Lifelong Heart Health

6/10/2025

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A groundbreaking battery-free pacemaker, engineered in South Korea, harnesses the power of heartbeats to potentially last a lifetime. This innovative device, utilizing piezoelectric materials, addresses the high failure rates of current implants, which have led to numerous injuries and fatalities, while raising important questions about patient rights and safety standards.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking battery-free pacemaker, engineered in South Korea, harnesses the power of heartbeats to potentially last a lifetime. This innovative device, utilizing piezoelectric materials, addresses the high failure rates of current implants, which have led to numerous injuries and fatalities, while raising important questions about patient rights and safety standards.