After a week of recruiting out in Las Vegas, Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg's batteries are running low. His pacemaker's batteries, that is. The 41-year-old underwent a scheduled procedure to ...
A new power scheme for cardiac pacemakers turns to an unlikely source: vibrations from heartbeats themselves. A new power scheme for cardiac pacemakers turns to an unlikely source: vibrations from ...
Two types of implantable cardioverter defibrillators can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death with HCM. Pacemakers and implantable loop recorders also may be options.
In 2012, John K (name withheld on request) received a pacemaker implant in his heart. Fast forward to January 2022, 74-year-old John underwent the pacemaker battery replacement surgery at a local ...
More than 60% of patients are under 70 years of age at the time of their first implant 2, and more than one third will require at least one replacement due to battery depletion 3. Replacement ...
The office of US Vice-President Dick Cheney says he will undergo an operation to replace his heart pacemaker, due to an expiring battery. Mr Cheney, who has a history of severe heart problems, will ...