In the 1950s, Medtronic pioneered the use of electrical stimulation in the treatment of heart block. Now, the international organization has expanded its core technologies to include implantable devices, targeted drug delivery, surgical navigation and imaging tools, and more. Medtronic is also a leader in advancing the integration of health care technologies to allow for better services and values-based care, all in advancement of their mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. The CSNE and Medtronic’s neurosciences department have partnered to advance the field of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and are currently conducting an investigational trial.
