Manufacturer recalls Accolade pacemaker devices
Boston Scientific has issued a recall of Accolade pacemaker devices, according to a safety communication from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Feb 25, 2025
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New work creates roadmap for the next generation of bioelectronic medicine
From the ancient Egyptians' use of electric fish to treat headaches to the invention of pacemakers to regulate heart rhythms in the 1950s, the field of bioelectronic medicine—which makes use of electrical signals instead ...
Jan 21, 2025
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End-of-life care can be more aggressive for cancer patients with defibrillators
Patients with advanced cancer who also had cardiac defibrillators were more likely than those without these implants to receive aggressive end-of-life care, a team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers found in ...
Jan 8, 2025
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What is cardiac arrest? Why is it so deadly?
Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops abruptly with little or no warning. It is often fatal. According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die.
Jan 2, 2025
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New legislation will help schools handle heart emergencies
Schoolkids will be better able to save the life of a cardiac arrest victim, thanks to a new law signed this week by President Joe Biden.
Dec 29, 2024
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Will a Florida county send a paramedic drone to treat a 911 emergency?
More than seven months after Manatee County launched a pilot program for a drone that can quickly respond to medical emergencies, 911 dispatchers have yet to use it.
Dec 18, 2024
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Walking in a rhythmic wonderland with holiday songs that could help save lives
When you hear a favorite holiday tune, you might not immediately connect it with CPR.
Dec 16, 2024
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New study reveals social factors in pediatric cardiac arrest survival
The odds on whether a child survives a cardiac arrest may depend on where they live, according to a new study from the University of Missouri School of Medicine.
Dec 10, 2024
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Benefits of sport and recreation physical activities outweigh risks, even for individuals with heart disease
While exercise is generally beneficial for a person's overall health, physical activities may increase the risk of adverse cardiovascular disease events in certain susceptible individuals. However, cardiologists say that ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Reconditioned pacemakers worked as well as new ones
A randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effective as new pacemakers, potentially offering affordable options for patients in low-and ...
Nov 18, 2024
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