Cardiology
As cardiac arrest deaths fall, Black and rural communities lag
Cardiac arrest deaths have dropped significantly in the U.S., except in Black and rural communities, according to new research.
Nov 4, 2022
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Cardiology
Magnets in newer portable electronic devices can interfere with implanted defibrillators
Magnet technology is increasingly being used in portable electronic devices, such as the Apple AirPods Pro charging case, the Apple Pencil 2nd Generation and the Microsoft Surface Pen. However, if the devices are carried ...
Mar 1, 2022
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Cardiology
ESC guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy launched today
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) are published online today in European Heart Journal.
Aug 29, 2021
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Cardiology
Cardiac device complications vary widely among hospitals
The chances of patients experiencing complications after having a cardiac device implanted vary according to where they have the procedure.
Jul 30, 2019
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Cardiology
Security millimetre wave body scanner safe for patients with pacemakers and defibrillators
Body scanners used for security checks are safe for patients with pacemakers and defibrillators, according to late breaking research presented today at ESC Congress 2018.
Aug 26, 2018
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Cardiology
Getting heart disease patients to exercise: Study says wearables could help but only if money is on the line
Combining financial incentives and personalized goal-setting with wearable devices may be an effective way of encouraging patients with heart disease to increase their physical activity. In patients with heart disease, regular ...
Jun 13, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Child heart patients treated for rare surgical infection
At least a dozen children who had heart surgery at Children's Hospital New Orleans between late May and July have infected incisions, apparently from contaminated equipment.
Sep 12, 2017
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Cardiology
Medical tech investor Allan Will betting on wireless pacemaker
For decades, Silicon Valley health technology investor and operating executive Allan Will has successfully bet on some of the most innovative medical therapeutic devices created to improve, extend and save lives.
Oct 5, 2016
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Cardiology
The REM-HF trial: Remote monitoring of implantable cardiac devices: No added benefit
For heart failure patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), remote monitoring of their condition does not improve outcomes compared to usual care, according to Hot Line results presented at ESC Congress ...
Aug 29, 2016
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Cardiology
Electronic anti-theft systems remain a threat to cardiac device patients
Electronic anti-theft systems still post a threat to cardiac device patients, according to research presented today at CARDIOSTIM - EHRA EUROPACE 2016 by Professor Robert Stevenson, senior scientist at Greatbatch Medical ...
Jun 8, 2016
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