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Chest cavities aren't especially space-constrained, and another commenter mentioned that electrodes wear out fairly quickly (single-digit years), so it appears
by ianhowson 9y ago
Chest cavities aren't especially space-constrained, and another commenter mentioned that electrodes wear out fairly quickly (single-digit years), so it appears that a fixed non-rechargeable battery has enough capacity to last the lifetime of the device.
Wireless charging (for a pacemaker) has the issue that you've got to push the energy through quite a lot of flesh, with consequent efficiency and heat issues.
Wireless charging is absolutely an option for other devices implanted closer to the skin, though.