A pacemaker is a small device that can send electrical signals to your heart. Here's who needs a pacemaker and how it works.

It is safe to have an MRI with a pacemaker, as newer models are MRI-conditional. But you'll still need to talk with your doctor beforehand.

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Background Cardiac surgery carries a heightened risk of bradyarrhythmias, but current permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation ...

A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that controls the heartbeat. Our heartbeats are controlled by a highly efficient, biological electrical system that ensures our heart steadily pumps ...

Doctors in Kolkata have successfully given a 69-year-old woman from Tollygunge a new lease of life after recently undergoing ...

Dr. Hunter Champion answers the question: 'What Is A Biventricular Pacemaker?' — -- Question: What is a biventricular pacemaker or cardiac resynchronization therapy (also called a CRT device), ...

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A total accident led to the discovery of a medical device that's helped extend people's lives and get a vital organ back on track. Here's how it happened.