Medtronic’s Micra Transcatheter Pacemaker Improves Cardiac Function In MARVEL 2

New clinical trial results show accelerometer-based atrial sensing with an automated, enhanced algorithm delivered by Medtronic’s leadless ventricular pacemaker can significantly improve atrioventricular synchrony in patients with sinus rhythm and atrioventricular block.

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Medtronic PLC has submitted new clinical data to the US Food and Drug Administration to support approval of the Micra AV leadless pacemaker for patients with atrioventricular block.

Micra AV is a dual-chamber version of Medtronic’s Micra TPS leadless transcatheter pacemaker system, which Medtronic touts as the world’s smallest pacemaker. Micra TPS has been a commercial success for...

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