A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that controls the heartbeat. Our heartbeats are controlled by a highly efficient, biological electrical system that ensures our heart steadily pumps ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The My Heart Your Heart study compared reconditioned pacemakers with that of new pacemakers among patients in ...

Dr. Hunter Champion answers the question: 'What Is A Biventricular Pacemaker?' — -- Question: What is a biventricular pacemaker or cardiac resynchronization therapy (also called a CRT device), ...

An experimental leadless pacemaker is able to capture enough energy from the heart to partially power the device, according to results from a new proof-of-concept study. The prototype device harvested ...

ABBOTT GETS FDA OK FOR INNOVATIVE PACEMAKER: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has approved Abbott Laboratories' Aveir dual chamber (DR) leadless pacemaker system for treating people with abnormal ...

CHICAGO — One person’s used pacemaker is another person’s treasure. A program to refurbish used pacemakers could expand access to the lifesaving devices. In a clinical trial of nearly 300 people, ...

Pengju Li consults to the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. He receives funding from the University of Chicago. By harnessing light, my colleagues and I designed a wireless, ultrathin ...

Boston Scientific has long used mergers and acquisitions to fuel growth. This deal appears to be its largest since its ...

A recent study found permanent pacemaker infection (PPMI) in 2.09% patients, with infections more prevalent in devices ...

The French clinical stage company focused on cardiac innovation received the funds from a Series C funding round and the EC’s ...

Watchdog readers praise and condemn a report on how some smartwatches and other electronic devices can harm wearers of pacemakers. Karl Mondon - Bay Area News Group / Tribune Content Agency My story ...