Paperclip-sized sensor helps local man stay alive after congestive heart failure and frequent visits to the hospital [Video]

A Winston-Salem man said he is alive because a device that is the size of a paperclip.The device, known as CardioMEMS, is a paperclip-sized sensor implanted near your heart. For Christopher Roseboro, he says it’s changing his life for the better.It all started back in 2010.That’s when Christopher Roseboro was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Roseboro has been in and out of the hospital repeatedly with fluid in his lungs.Top StoriesNorth Carolina ALE investigating bar in ClemmonsRaygun apologizes to breakdance community for backlash to her Paris Olympic performance 2 students, 2 teachers killed at Georgia high school; shooter was 14-year-old student, police sayGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking here”When it builds up, I have difficulty breathing,” Roseboro said. But now, with the CardioMEMS sensor in place, he’s hoping for fewer hospital visits.”If this gives me some relief, I’ll be the most happiest person in the world,” he …