The first variable rate pacemaker was developed and implanted. (1 ene 1960 año – 1 ene 1966 año)
Descripción:
Cardiothoracic surgeon Leon Abrams, with medical engineer Ray Lightwood, developed and implanted the first variable rate pacemaker in 1960. The first implant of this device took place in March 1960, with two further implants taking place in April 1960. By 1966, 56 patients had received implants.
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1 ene 1960 año
1 ene 1966 año
~ 6 years