Light can restore a heart’s rhythm

Igor R. Efimov

doi:10.1038/d41586-024-00303-5

Light can restore a heart’s rhythm

Igor R. Efimov^*

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Biomedical Engineering

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Abstract

Implantable electric pacemakers save millions of lives worldwide, but they aren’t perfect. A proof-of-concept study shows that using light to regulate a heartbeat might be a better option than existing strategies.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	961-962
Number of pages	2
Journal	Nature
Volume	626
Issue number	8001
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-00303-5
State	Published - Feb 29 2024

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