BioPace
A Biological Pacemaker for Pediatric Chronotropic Incompetence
The Problem
Current electrical pacemakers experience severe complications long-term
Complications Include:
- Pacemaker lead length is problematic, especially in growing children, often requiring replacement
- Limited battery life (5-7 years)
- Incapable of responding to autonomic stimulations in exercise
- Potentially increased risk of heart failure
- Separation of leads from battery
The Solution
Patent Pending Biological Pacemaker Growing Chamber
Placed at tip of an infusion catheter
Chamber/scaffold will help control and localize cell migration
If natural or endogenous pacemaker cells from the patient cannot be used, there is currently a way to generate pacemaker cells from human blood cells.
Chamber/scaffold will help control and localize cell migration
If natural or endogenous pacemaker cells from the patient cannot be used, there is currently a way to generate pacemaker cells from human blood cells.