Experimental Pacemaker Uses Heart's Beat to Run

Posted: Updated:

By Chaas Toborg - email

Sign up for email alerts!More>>
Sign up for KIONrightnow.com email alerts!
Sign up for KIONrightnow.com email alerts!
If you want breaking news sent to your email just click here.More >>
If you want breaking news sent to your email just click here.More >>

MARQUETTE, Mi. - Michicgan researchers are testing an experiemental pacemaker, that runs on your heart's own beat.

The device converts energy from a heartbeat into enough electricity to keep the pacemaker running for extended periods of time.

Most pacemakers have to be replaced every 5-7 years when the battery gives out.

Researchers say the new technology could change the way children with heart problems live, by avoiding surgeries and other proceedures needed to keep the pacemaker operating properly.

News Right NowLocal NewsMore>>
Monterey County Looks to Pay Alameda County to Take Excess Inmates
Monterey County Looks to Pay Alameda County to Take Excess Inmates
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:48:18 GMT
SALINAS, Calif - The board of supervisors has approved a contract that would allow the jail to send some inmates to the Santa Rita jail in Alameda County. The contract would cost between $85 and $125 perMore >>
The board of supervisors has approved a contract that would allow the jail to send some inmates to the Santa Rita jail in Alameda County.More >>
Oklahoma Devastation; No More Bodies or Survivors Likely to Be Recovered in Debris
Oklahoma Devastation; No More Bodies or Survivors Likely to Be Recovered in Debris
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:47:16 GMT
MOORE, Oklahoma - According to FOX News, the death toll has been lowered as crews continue to comb through the rubble in the Oklahoma community. Originally, the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's OfficeMore >>
Emergency crews say there's no more bodies or survivors likely to be in the rubble leftover from a tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma.More >>
Police: Shots Fired at Home in Hollister
Police: Shots Fired at Home in Hollister
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:00:00 GMT
HOLLISTER, Calif. -- Police responded to reports of shots fired along the 100 block of Westside Boulevard. It happened early Wednesday morning around 1:00 a.m. Investigators did an extensive search inMore >>
Police responded to reports of shots fired along the 100 block of Westside Boulevard.More >>
Deliberations Continue in Penalty Phase for Jodi Arias Trial
Deliberations Continue in Penalty Phase for Jodi Arias Trial
Updated: Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:48:08 GMT
ARIZONA -- Jodi Arias will speak "about who she is," defense lawyer tells jurors weighing death penalty Jodi Arias Trial: Penalty Phase continues as jury weighs execution sentenceMore >>
The jury continues to deliberate Wednesday on whether 32-year old Jodi Arias should be sentenced to death.More >>
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
Student suicide may spur similar thoughts in teens
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>
When a classmate commits suicide, teens are more likely to consider or attempt suicide themselves, according to a new study. More >>

ConnectMore>>
Contact Us
Contact Us
Send us a Photo
Send us a Photo
If you have photos or video that you would like to send Central Coast News, just email it to newstips@kionrightnow.comMore >>
Purchase A Story
Purchase A Story
Get Breaking News Alerts
Get Breaking News Alerts
Be a Fan on Facebook
Be a Fan on Facebook
Follow Us On Twitter
Follow Us On Twitter

Experimental Pacemaker Uses Heart's Beat to Run - Central Coast News KION/KCBA

Experimental Pacemaker Uses Heart's Beat to Run

Sign up for email alerts!More>>

News Right NowLocal NewsMore>>

ConnectMore>>