He recalled that in May 2026, during a working visit to France, he visited the Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris — one of the leading multidisciplinary clinics specializing in cardiology, oncology, and high-tech medical care.

«At the arrhythmology department, I raised one of the pressing issues for Kyrgyzstan. As a cardiologist, I wanted to implant a leadless pacemaker in a patient. This is done in cases where there is no direct access to the heart or there is a high risk of infection. However, the issue is that such devices are produced by a limited number of major global companies, and small markets like Kyrgyzstan are not of commercial interest to them. French colleagues agreed to provide three such pacemakers on a grant basis and implant them as part of a master class,» Damir Osmonov said.

The surgical procedures are planned for September 2026 at the National Center of Cardiology and Therapy.

Patients will be selected by local specialists among those with difficult access to the heart, vascular complications, or a high risk of infection.

Damir Osmonov emphasized that such devices are not yet available in Kyrgyzstan for any patient.

Cardiovascular diseases remain highly prevalent in the country.