A "smart" pacemaker that kicks in only when a person's heartbeat becomes irregular can be more effective in preventing further heart damage than standard pacemakers that are always at work, ...

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — "Somatic reprogramming is a strategy in which we are not modifying a single part of the cell, but we are reprogramming a normal cell to transform it into a pacemaker cell," said ...

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 ...

If you have a pacemaker, you know how much it’s changed your life, but many people in low and middle-income countries don’t have access to that same treatment. The reasons are simple: pacemakers are ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Wireless pacemakers may be a safe and effective short-term option for children requiring permanent pacing.

Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) constitute a major breakthrough in the management of heart rhythm disorders. These devices largely include bradycardia pacemakers, biventricular ...

The tiny pacemaker sits next to a single grain of rice on a fingertip. The device is so small that it can be non-invasively injected into the body via a syringe. Northwestern University engineers have ...

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