Tag: Heart Pacemakers
Smartphones Can Interfere With Cardiac Devices
Risk is low; however, patients are advised to keep phones away from chest pockets
‘World’s Smallest Pacemaker’ Appears Promising in Human Trial
Device is 93 percent smaller than prior pacemakers
Patients With ICDs Fare Better When More Active
Those who are most active soon after getting heart device tend to live longer
Novel ICD System Deemed Safe for Full-Body MRI
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator system specifically designed for full body MRI deemed safe
ACEi/ARB Use Lowers Incidence of Appropriate ICD Shock
Lower incidence of appropriate implantable cardiac defibrillator shock in patients with cardiomyopathy
