Newer cardiac devices are built without ferromagnetic metals, making repeated MRI scans possible with the right precautions ...

WellSpan says this was the first procedure of its kind performed in Pennsylvania.

Following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), disturbances in the heart's electrical conduction system can make a ...

Dr. Keith Roach explains the differences between pacemakers and defibrillators and how they treat heart rhythms.

Both treat electrical problems, but their roles differ significantly — one regulates rhythm, the other stops dangerous ones.

Dear Doctor Roach: In a recent column about a man with prostate cancer who experienced loss of muscle mass, you discussed the ...

Madison researchers have developed an implantable, battery-free pacemaker that's charged by a patient's heartbeat. The device has the potential to last an entire lifetime, reducing the risks and costs ...

A pacemaker may be useful for atrial fibrillation (AFib) involving a slow heart rate or other heart conduction disorders. However, doctors may recommend lifestyle changes to manage AFib before a ...

Postponement: Ismail Sabri’s lawyer Amer Hamzah speaking to the press on the procedure at IJN. He said the hospitalisation meant the proceedings would be moved to Aug 27. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star KUALA ...

Cardiac arrhythmia – a disorder in which the heart beats too fast, too slowly or irregularly – affects millions of people worldwide. Currently, arrhythmias are treated using pacemakers to regulate the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 83-year-old sister underwent the simple procedure of replacing her pacemaker battery. She’s also been diagnosed with early signs of dementia. They gave her propofol, and when she ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 83-year-old sister underwent the simple procedure of replacing her pacemaker battery. She’s also been diagnosed with early signs of dementia. They gave her propofol, and when she ...