Dr. John Hummel and Dr. Ralph Augostini, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (IMAGE)

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Dr. John Hummel and Dr. Ralph Augostini, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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Dr. John Hummel (left) and Dr. Ralph Augostini of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are among the first in the U.S. to implant the world`s smallest pacemaker. Roughly half the size of a AAA battery, the pacemaker is designed to monitor the patient`s heart and only activate when needed. It is expected to last up to 14 years.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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