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Heart disease and strokes are two of the most common health conditions that can cause serious problems and even death. Now, a patient at Eastbourne District General Hospital has become the first in the country to have the next generation of internal defibrillator fitted. The device uses the latest technology to kick start the heart and correct irregular heart beats. This report by Tom Savvides contains footage obtained in surgery. It includes interviews with patient Marco Bushnell and Dr Nikhil Patel.
about 10 years ago