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Mauritius public hospital performs first wireless pacemaker implantation
via Le Mauricien3 min read
Dr. A.G. Jeetoo Hospital in Mauritius successfully performed the country's first wireless pacemaker implantation in a public facility. The procedure was led by interventional cardiologist Dr. Cesar Khazen from Austria, collaborating with the local cardiology team. This advanced technology was previously unavailable in Mauritius, requiring patients to travel abroad for treatment. The 87-year-old patient had a complex medical history, having had two traditional pacemakers removed due to infections, making the wireless pacemaker the only viable option. This device, the size of an AAA battery, is implanted directly into the heart without electrical leads or a surgical pocket, significantly reducing infection risks and improving patient comfort. This initiative aligns with the government's Visiting Doctors Scheme, announced by the Prime Minister, which aims to bring foreign specialists to Mauritius to perform procedures previously outsourced. The dual objective is to reduce costs associated with medical evacuations and to facilitate knowledge transfer to local medical teams. Despite technical challenges, including the unavailability of the cath lab's fixed angiography system, the team adapted by using a mobile C-arm imaging device. Health Minister Anil Bachoo visited the hospital after the intervention, commending the involved teams and Dr. Khazen. He emphasized that bringing international expertise to Mauritius reduces costs, alleviates patient travel burdens, and enables local t
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