Two multicenter trials drew different conclusions about the value of conduction system relative to biventricular pacing for left bundle branch block in heart failure.
The findings suggest that use of the pacing technique during CRT should be reserved for expert operators, at least for now.
Estimates suggest that around three million Americans are living with cardiac pacemakers, according to the American Heart Association. Now, thanks to MountainStar Healthcare, a new kind of pacemaker – ...
The heart may be small, but its rhythm powers life. When something throws that rhythm off—especially after surgery—it can become a race against time to restore balance. For decades, doctors have ...
The cardiac pacemaker harmlessly dissolves over the course of 35 days. (Courtesy: Northwestern University) Temporary cardiac pacemakers provide essential pacing for patients with short-term heart ...
A revolutionary pacemaker that re-establishes the heart's naturally irregular beat is set to be trialled in New Zealand heart patients this year. A revolutionary pacemaker that re-establishes the ...
Adrian Johnson, a student at Tucker High School, overcame a weak heart and a complete heart blockage caused by twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, and after having his pacemaker lead snap during a ...
Boston Scientific announced multiple recalls but has said its battery issues were limited. One internal test in 2025 found ...
The thin, flexible, lightweight device could be used in patients who need temporary pacing after cardiac surgery or while waiting for a permanent pacemaker. All components of the pacemaker are ...
Heart problems are nothing new. Humans have been fascinated by electrocardiography since the era of Hippocrates (via St. Luke's Hospital Cardiology Department). With each passing century, medicine's ...