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They’re already commercializing this. I’m due for a new implanted defibrillator because of a needed battery change. My current one is 5in x 4in. Depending on

They’re already commercializing this. I’m due for a new implanted defibrillator because of a needed battery change. My current one is 5in x 4in. Depending on when I get it, my electrophysiologist says next one should be smaller due to a smaller required charge to jump start the heart.

KineticLensman 2y ago
> They’re already commercializing this. My ICD is an Abbott Ellipse VR [0] and is 2 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches in size. It doesn't make too much of a bump under my skin. It was implanted in 2021 and I don't think was new then. [0] https://www.cardiovascular.abbott/int/en/hcp/products/cardiac-rhythm-management/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillators/ellipse.html https://www.cardiovascular.abbott/int/en/hcp/products/cardia...
- snapetom 2y ago
  Oh, interesting. I haven't looked it up, but I'm probably getting another Boston Scientific. Mine was implanted in 2018.
KineticLensman 2y ago
[Edit] > They’re already commercializing this. Sorry to disappoint, and unfortunately, no. See other comments elsewhere. This study is based on a theoretical study of 2D simulated tissues. The original paper itself contains the disclaimer... >> "The approach considered here is impractical – it requires an accurate mathematical model of the tissue as well as complete knowledge of the state of the tissue at the initial time. Furthermore, computation of a defibrillating electrical field cannot be performed in real time."
- snapetom 2y ago
  For this study, yes, but the trend of less and less charges has been occurring for a few years. There have been numerous studies that have happened 3-4 years ago that's even in the cituations.