Dr. William O'Neill answers the question: 'Pacemaker, Defibrillator Scenarios?' — -- Question: What is the difference between abnormal heart rhythms treated by pacemakers and defibrillators?

The cardiac pacemaker harmlessly dissolves over the course of 35 days. (Courtesy: Northwestern University) Temporary cardiac pacemakers provide essential pacing for patients with short-term heart ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Each year, 200,000 people will undergo a surgery to have a pacemaker implanted. Most pacemakers last six to 10 years. The biggest problem with traditional ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Each year, 200,000 people will undergo a surgery to have a pacemaker implanted. Most pacemakers last six to 10 years. The biggest problem with traditional ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Abbott announced that the FDA has approved its Aveir VR single-chamber leadless pacemaker for the treatment of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you have a heart rhythm disorder, you may have considered getting a pacemaker -- but you're wary of having a small electronic ...

PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) – On behalf of our sponsors at Abbott, we’re learning about how a medical breakthrough is transforming the way we treat abnormal heart rhythms and one Boston mother’s story shows ...

Abbott's Aveir single chamber (VR) pacing system is the world's only leadless pacemaker with a unique mapping capability to assess correct positioning prior to placement Aveir VR has an increased ...

As the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, continues, a cardiologist explains how pacemakers work and if they can be used to track a missing person's location.

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 ...

Dr. Srihari S. Naidu speaks with Parade to answer all our questions about pacemakers.

Dr. Ruskin answers the question: 'Treated By Pacemaker Vs. Defibrillator?' — -- Question: What is the difference between abnormal heart rhythms treated by pacemakers and defibrillators? Answer ...