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Badis H, 42 years, Tripoli, Lebanon “Advised by a friend, I decided to bring my mother to France for her medical treatment. I wanted the best for her. After comparing a few agencies, I decided to trust FAME. Therefore in September 2012, I came to France with my mother and children. The day of our arrival at the airport, our consultant Helen was waiting for us to drive us to our hotel. ...

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There are different types of insurance. Feel free to ask your company if you're covered abroad and whether the intervention or treatement you are looking for are included in your contract.

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Check with your local authorities because the reimbursement of medical expenses is not guaranteed in all countries . If necessary, we will give you a translated copy of your medical file and your invoice in the language of your choice.

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Once you accept the quote and confirm your wish to proceed with the preparations, 50% upfront payment is required. 30% of the total amount should be paid 15 days before arrival and the due amount within 10 days from the final invoice date.

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The wordl's smallest pacemaker

12/06/2014 - 0 Comments - Back to news

A major step forward has been made in heart rate surgery: the implantation of the smallest pacemaker in the world.

A British patient could recently benefit from a major scientific breakthrough: the implantation of a pacemaker the size of a tablet. Called "Micra Transcatheter Pacing System", this innovative device is only 26 millimeters long and weighs 2 grams.

The surgery took place at the Southampton General Hospital in the UK and was performed by Professor John Morgan, who explains: "This pacemaker is so small that you can place it directly into the patient's heart. That way, you can avoid most of the risks of the traditional pacemakers. "

Pacemakers are traditionally grafted under the skin in the patient’s chest and connected to the heart by electric-impulse wires. This technology raises problems: on top of the risk of the procedure, this pacemaker is often uncomfortable and faces the wires wear, issues that can cause further cardiac complications.

The "Transcatheter Micra Pacing System" extremely small size allows to implant it directly into the ventricle by means of a probe, so the electrical impulses go directly to the heart without any wire. "This is a major breakthrough for cardiac rate management surgery," exclaims Professor John Morgan.

Pacemaker’s technology has been improving through numerous innovations since it was invented in 1932… And it keeps going on and on.