Latidos de vida

A true story. A heart on the brink. An innovation that changed everything. In this episode of The Clinic, we travel to Brazil—thanks to Medtronic—to learn the story of Carolina, a young woman whose life depended on a pacemaker… but whose veins could no longer tolerate any more wires. After multiple surgeries and complications, Carolina reached a critical point. It was then that medicine offered an innovative alternative: the Micra™, a pacemaker developed by Medtronic, considered the smallest in the world. This device, about the size of a capsule, is implanted directly into the heart through a catheter in the leg, without the need for wires or open surgery. Unlike traditional pacemakers, this technology eliminates the “pockets” under the skin, significantly reduces the risk of complications, and allows for a faster recovery, with a lifespan of up to 17 years. In this conversation, Carolina shares her journey, her fears, and how this innovation not only restored stability to her heart… but also her quality of life. A story of resilience, science, and hope that demonstrates how medical technology is transforming lives.