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MountainView Regional Medical Center first to offer dual-chamber leadless pacemaker in southern New Mexico

Dr. Craig Cannon (second from left) with MountainView Regional Medical Center's cath lab crew
MountainView Regional Medical Center
Dr. Craig Cannon (second from left) with MountainView Regional Medical Center's cath lab crew

Mountain View Regional Medical Center recently performed a successful implant of the region’s first dual leadless pacemaker. Scott Brocato spoke with Mountain View’s Chief of Cardiology, Dr. Craig Cannon, about the pacemaker and the implant procedure.

Scott Brocato has been an award-winning radio veteran for nearly 40 years. He has lived and worked in Las Cruces since 2016. You can hear him during "Morning Edition" from 5am-9am weekdays. Off the air, he is also a local actor and musician, playing bass with his band Flat Blak around Las Cruces and El Paso.