Innovative leadless French-made pacemakers will be implanted in patients in Bishkek for the first time. The devices, such as the AVEIR™ VR and AVEIR™ DR models, will be implanted on a grant basis at the Mirrakhimov National Center of Cardiology and Therapy.
About the event and the parties involved
The international master class on leadless pacing drew attention from representatives of the medical community and government agencies. The event was attended by Health Minister Damir Osmonov, French Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Nicolas Faye and leading specialist of the Georges Pompidou European Hospital, Professor Eloi Marijon.
Key points and implications
- For the first time in Kyrgyzstan, AVEIR™ VR and AVEIR™ DR leadless pacemaker systems will be implanted
- Previously, access to such devices in the country was limited because the market was closed to major manufacturers
- About five patients selected on medical grounds will receive the uninterrupted devices on a grant basis
Further cooperation
As part of the visit, a memorandum of understanding is scheduled to be signed between the Kyrgyz Ministry of Health and the Greater Paris University Hospitals group (AP-HP). In addition, the program includes a live broadcast from the angiography suite demonstrating a highly complex implantation and a review of clinical cases.
