Pacemaker procedures, PMJAY funds, and a top Kashmir cardiologist facing suspension

The Jammu and Kashmir government has suspended a prominent cardiologist over allegations that he misrepresented pacemaker ...
News Medical

Miniature pacemakers aim to make heart procedures for infants less invasive, more efficient

Children's National presents proof-of-concept design for miniature pacemakers at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2018 At 2:15 p.m. C.T. on Sunday, Nov. 11, Rohan Kumthekar, M.D., ...
Medical Dialogues

Ultrasound-based pacemaker noninvasively steadies the heart: Study

MIT engineers have developed a noninvasive pacemaker that stimulates the heart using ultrasound. The design could one day ...
Medical Xpress

Experienced surgeons could reduce the need for pacemakers after heart valve surgery

People having surgery to repair tight or leaking heart valves may receive a pacemaker more often than necessary—leading to a greater risk for life-threatening complications, studies show. It's common ...
Healthline

What Is Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)?

CRT is a surgical procedure in which doctors implant a pacemaker in both the right and left sides of the heart to help your heart’s chambers beat together. The goal is to improve heart pumping ...
AOL

Arnold Schwarzenegger just got a pacemaker. Here's what to know about the heart device that makes him 'a little bit more of a machine.'

A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that controls the heartbeat. Our heartbeats are controlled by a highly efficient, biological electrical system that ensures our heart steadily pumps ...
IFLScience

World's Smallest Heart Pacemaker Unveiled, And It's The Size Of An Apple Seed

Laura holds a Master's in Experimental Neuroscience and a Bachelor's in Biology from Imperial College London. Her areas of expertise include health, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Laura holds ...