Subscribe to this tag Headphones May Threaten Heart-Device Performance
Health - October 6, 2009
Implanted defibrillators, pacemakers may malfunction if headphones hang close to chest, study shows
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Stem Cells Used for 'Biological Pacemaker'
Health - July 22, 2009
In experiments with mice, researchers corrected electrical problems of the heart
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Control Your Anger, Help Your Heart
Health - February 23, 2009
Yale project looks at electrocardiogram patterns for those with implanted defibrillators
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Multiple ICD Replacements Can Predict Complications
Health - December 11, 2008
Those with history of repeat surgeries likely to face infection, bleeding, study finds
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Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
Health - November 10, 2008
Researchers suggest harnessing the energy could improve the cardiac devices.
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MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
Health - November 9, 2008
Study found they could cause interference when placed too closely to pacemakers, ICDs
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Medtronic: Tapping the Brain for Profit
By
Luke Mullins
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Money - August 8, 2008
Pacemaker pioneer moves from heart to head to boost the bottom line.
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Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls
Health - May 15, 2008
Some not clear on risks of problems, two surveys find
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New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices
Health - May 15, 2008
Prevention is as important as intervention, specialists say
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iPods, Pacemakers Can Work Together After All
By
Adam Voiland
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On Men - February 1, 2008
A new study disproves the notion that the music players interfere with heart devices.
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