Abbott is teaming up with AtaCor Medical to develop a next-generation implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) designed ...

Cardiac device therapy has significantly evolved since the introduction of the first implantable pacemaker and the subsequent ...

A medical breakthrough out of UVA Health as a team performs the first-of-its kind implantable heart defibrillator in Virginia. This is for patients who are at high risk of cardiac arrest or heart ...

Health care professionals say the new automated defibrillator is smaller, solid, and more durable than traditional devices.

Sudden cardiac arrests represent a significant cause of disease in young people, with athletes being at higher risk. For athletes who have previously had cardiac arrest, an implantable cardiac ...

Patients with advanced cancer who also had cardiac defibrillators were more likely than those without these implants to receive aggressive end-of-life care, a team led by UT Southwestern Medical ...

CHICAGO, April 21 (Reuters) - Heart patients who get a defibrillator from doctors who specialize in the heart's electrical system fare better than those whose devices are implanted by other types of ...

The Food and Drug Administration has recommended patients with implanted heart defibrillators with St. Jude Medical Riata leads have X-rays or other imaging scans to check for abnormalities in the ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) -Local doctors are among the first in the nation to use a new, implantable device to help save lives. It helps keep the heart beating strong. This new device could help reduce the ...

During the testing phase, the research team was able to make one Medtronic device release sensitive patient information off its computer chip, and got it to fire improperly and run its battery down ...

Many people use fitness trackers, such as smartwatches, as part of achieving a healthy lifestyle — but some cardiac patients should be aware of the risks. Some smart scales, smart rings and wearable ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for the LifeVest wearable cardioverter defibrillator. The LifeVest is approved for certain children who are at risk for sudden ...