Tag: Heart Pacemakers
FDA Approves First Leadless Pacemaker
Eliminates need to repair wire lead in typical pacemakers that can malfunction
ACC: Vitamin D Found to Improve Cardiac Function in Heart Failure
Further studies necessary to determine whether this translates to improvements in outcomes
AHA Issues Advisory on Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Tx
Science advisory explains indications for use of WCD for prevention of sudden cardiac death
ACC: Dying Patients Not Aware They Can Be Spared ICD Shocks
Many unaware that implantable defibrillator can be turned off in final days
ACC: Leadless Pacemaker, Subcutaneous ICD Feasible
First proof of concept of successful wireless device-to-device communication in rhythm management
ACC: Leadless Pacemaker, Subcutaneous ICD Feasible
First proof of concept of successful wireless device-to-device communication in rhythm management
Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker Deemed Safe, Effective
In most patients, leadless cardiac pacemaker met prespecified pacing and sensing requirements
LVEF Improvement for Many With Primary Prevention ICDs
Improvement for 40.0 percent of patients; improvement of more than 35 percent for 25 percent
Low Rate of ICD Implantation in Elderly, Despite Good Results
Age alone should not be a barrier, researchers say
Smartphones Can Interfere With Cardiac Devices
Risk is low; however, patients are advised to keep phones away from chest pockets
