Dr. Myerburg answers the question: 'What Does A Pacemaker Feel Like?' — -- Question: Can I tell when a pacemaker is working, will I feel it and is it uncomfortable? Answer :When a pacemaker is ...
Doctors are calling a first-of-its kind wireless pacemaker a game changer, saying the newly-approved device will help keep heart patients alive. Barry Lawrence, a 77-year-old Orange County resident, ...
A pacemaker is an electric medical device that’s generally about the size of a matchbox. A surgeon implants it under your skin to help manage irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias. Pacemakers can ...
Dr. Olshansky answers the question: 'Hunting With Pacemaker Or Defibrillator?' — -- Question: Can I continue to hunt if I get a pacemaker or defibrillator, and if so, what changes should I make?
Engineers at Illinois' Northwestern University have developed the tiniest pacemaker you'll ever see. It's several times smaller than a regular pacemaker, and it's designed for patients several times ...
Doctors at Continental Hospital successfully treated an 87-year-old man with a life-threatening heart condition using a ...
A new injectable, temporary pacemaker could help correct a heart arrhythmia in an emergency. This nanoparticle gel can regulate the heart’s electrical signals for up to five days before dissolving ...
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he had a pacemaker installed to treat an irregular heartbeat. He was born with a bicuspid aortic heart valve, which can make the heart work much harder than it ...