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Many people with implantable defibrillators can participate in vigorous sports

Many people with implantable defibrillators can safely participate in vigorous sports according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Circulation.

Health created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Security risks found in sensors for heart devices, consumer electronics

The type of sensors that pick up the rhythm of a beating heart in implanted cardiac defibrillators and pacemakers are vulnerable to tampering, according to a new study conducted in controlled laboratory conditions.

Cardiology created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Source of infection affects hospital mortality in septic shock patients in the ICU

In ICU patients who have septic shock, the anatomic source of infection has a strong effect on the chances of survival, according to a new study from researchers in Canada.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 20, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0