Wires literally protrude from the body, attached to a pacemaker outside the body,” according to Northwestern University ...

Once the heart no longer needs pacing support, the device naturally dissolves into the body’s fluids. This technology is particularly well-suited for babies born with congenital heart defects.

They also dissolve in the body when they are no longer needed, eliminating the need for invasive surgery to remove the device. By changing the type and size of the material, the time it takes for ...