When a patient’s heart can’t handle the wires of a pacemaker, there can be big problems.
Now, there is wireless technology known as WiSE CRT treatment that is making a huge difference for some patients.
WATCH the video above for the full story by Health & Medical Reporter Channing Frampton with the details.
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