Unexplained syncope in patient with prior congenital heart surgery complicated by transient ... to that seen in adults. Epicardial pacemaker and defibrillator systems are commonly used in ...

The mini pacemaker device does not have a separate battery. Instead its body functions as a simple type of battery called a ...

The new device is smaller than a grain of rice and gets absorbed by the patient’s body when it’s no longer needed, ...

Complete healing from pacemaker surgery can take up to 6 weeks. However, people may need to restrict themselves from certain activities, such as heavy lifting, for longer. Factors such as age and ...

Temporary pacemakers are often required after heart surgery but implanting them can require invasive procedures. This new device is injectable, requires no external power and is controlled using ...

A heavy electrical charge delivered by a taser could cause a pacemaker or implanted defibrillator to malfunction, researchers ...

Although it can work with hearts of all sizes, the pacemaker is particularly well-suited to the tiny, fragile hearts of ...

Scientists unveil a groundbreaking injectable pacemaker that dissolves in the body after use-offering a safer, smarter, and stitch-free solution to heart rhythm problems.

The device is designed to replace hazardous complications associated with conventional pacemakers and could soon provide a safer, wireless option for pacing the heart after surgery. After major ...