New pacemaker mimicking natural heart rhythm trialled in New Zealand

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 12:16pm

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A new pacemaker designed to synchronise with a patient's breathing is being trialled at Waikato Hospital. The device aims to help people with heart failure move and exercise more easily by mimicking the heart's natural rhythm. The first human trial patient received the device just before Christmas.

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1. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 10:35am

   New pacemaker being tested in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZWed 21 May 2025, 11:27am

   'Dramatic' new pacemaker being tested at Waikato Hospital (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesWed 21 May 2025, 12:16pm

   Waikato trials show post op exercise hope for pacemaker patients (opens in new tab)