jan 1, 1972 - The first implanted pacemaker using a lithium-ion battery.
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The first implanted pacemaker using a lithium-ion battery. The lithium-ion battery is the most common type of battery used in pacemakers because of its reliability and lifespan, as most lithium-ion batteries can last 10 years or longer in a cardiac pacemaker.
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Timeline of Artificial Pacemakers
Timeline of the creation, development and altering of artifi...
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