A pacemaker modified for newborns' tiny bodies safely and effectively stabilized their heart rhythms for up to two years, according to new research published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and ...

Scientists have found a way to pick the best pacemaker for each patient, potentially making them last years longer. Researchers at the University of Leeds, Université Grenoble Alpes and University ...

A pacemaker can greatly improve daily life, and many people can return to normal life quickly. However, it is important to maintain the device and be aware of certain lifestyle changes. A pacemaker is ...

Seven years after bringing the world's first leadless pacemaker (shown above) to the U.S. market, Medtronic has once again set a new pace in the industry with its next-generation leadless pacemakers.

The human heart is a highly complex pump made of muscle, complete with its own electric power system, supplying the energy and oxygen it needs to function. The heart’s pumping action is regulated by ...

Temporary pacemakers can be used as a stopgap measure to regulate the heartbeat after surgery and in emergency situations. But the fact that they need to be surgically installed and removed also ...