Our original January 27 article, “Subcutaneous Solar Cells Could Power Pacemakers,” described a real-life study that looked at the potential of powering medical implants with solar cells. The study ...

MANCHESTER, UK — There have been many recent advances in cardiac rhythm management, notably the use of leadless pacemakers and subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (S-ICDs), experts ...

(HealthDay)—Intrabody, wireless unidirectional communication is possible using a leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) and subcutaneous implantable-cardioverter defibrillator (S-ICD), according to a letter ...

Every year more than one million people receive a pacemaker. Until now, leadless versions were only available for 20% of these patients. However, thanks to an international consortium led by Amsterdam ...

BOSTON -- A leadless pacemaker reliably communicated with a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) to deliver anti-tachycardia (ATP) and bradycardia pacing, the MODULAR ATP study ...

The Cleveland Clinic announced their team successfully implanted the world's first leadless pacemaker defibrillator system in two patients. Pacemakers provide electrical stimulation to regulate a ...

As FDA considers leadless pacemakers, Boston Scientific is developing a new entry that could be used in coordination with its subcutaneous S-ICD. Here's the latest on that device. Marie Thibault ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses the regeneration of the cardiovascular system. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of the top news from the virtual Heart Rhythm Society Annual ...

Subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) therapies represent a significant advance in the prevention of sudden cardiac death. By positioning both the generator and the lead entirely ...

A pacemaker is a device that is implanted in the abdomen or chest area to control abnormal heart rhythms. It utilizes electrical impulses to help the heart muscle maintain a proper rhythm and heart ...