The blood circulates around the body 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Heart of a normal person has a regular rhythm, which allows enough oxygen and nutrients to reach all organs. In some individuals, ...

Medtronic recently announced continued success with what it describes as “the world’s smallest pacemaker.” The Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) is less than one-tenth of the size of ...

A pacemaker may be useful for atrial fibrillation (AFib) involving a slow heart rate or other heart conduction disorders. However, doctors may recommend lifestyle changes to manage AFib before a ...

CRT is a surgical procedure in which doctors implant a pacemaker in both the right and left sides of the heart to help your heart’s chambers beat together. The goal is to improve heart pumping ...

Last week, Abbott began the commercial launch of its new leadless pacemaker, which it believes is a historic development in the world of cardiac rhythm devices. Aveir DR is a better option than ...

Researchers at Northwestern University just found a way to make a temporary pacemaker that’s controlled by light—and it’s smaller than a grain of rice. A study on the new device, published last week ...

Pacemaker implantation is a procedure that helps regulate irregular heart rhythms. The common conditions leading to the procedure in women differ from those in men. Following pacemaker implantation, ...