John Maytham speaks to Dr Jean Vorster, a cardiologist practising at Netcare Unitas Hospital, about a first in South Africa. Dr Vorster and a team successfully implanted a tiny leadless pacemaker, a fraction of the size of a AAA battery, in a patient’s heart.

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John Maytham speaks to Dr Jean Vorster, a cardiologist practising at Netcare Unitas Hospital, about a first in South Africa. Dr Vorster and a team successfully implanted a tiny leadless pacemaker, a fraction of the size of a AAA battery, in a patient&rsquo;s heart.
Tags John Maytham, cardiologist, Netcare Unitas Hospital, Dr Jean Vorster, implanted, leadless pacemaker, AAA battery, heart

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Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchrest shares his take on the biggest global stories daily at 7:45am. Tune in daily for the ‘Hood Hang-out at 7:55am.
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Local doctors make SA history with first tiny leadless pacemaker implant

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