On top of performing implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) functions, the integrated device also delivered appropriate ...

The simulation results presented here demonstrate the potential of the adaptive CRT device with dynamic optimization of AV and VV intervals for improving cardiac output beyond the current non-adaptive ...

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), ...

A pacemaker-like device restored heart function in a group of cancer survivors -- mostly women with breast cancer -- who had suffered from heart failure as a result of chemotherapy treatment, a study ...

Major adverse events remained common in patients with nonischemic cardiomyopathy implanted with an electronic device. Women and those who received cardiac resynchronization therapy had better outcomes ...

The Integra-D trial shows the device, which provides cardiac contractility modulation and defibrillation, also eases symptoms ...

Researchers report favorable safety and efficacy for a combination device after implantation and at 6 months follow-up among ...

Tom Derrington, 65, was increasingly having trouble walking up the four flights of stairs on the CapMetro construction site where he works. He was out of breath. His feet were so swollen they hurt on ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A car park clinic for cardiac devices follow-up was associated with shorter visits and high patient satisfaction ...

WASHINGTON, DC—The vast majority of patients who develop an infection related to a cardiac implanted electronic device (CIED) do not have the hardware extracted in a timely manner, and these patients ...