pacemakers
The latest news on pacemakers
Study found people with pacemakers experienced atrial fibrillation without realizing it
Reusing the devices after original recipient's death made the lifesaving procedure affordable
But more research is needed to confirm these findings, experts say
The procedure, already used in younger patients, helps avoid open-heart surgery, researchers note
People with newer implanted heart devices can have scans for other medical problems, research finds
Researchers suggest growing number of sicker patients explains the increase
Don't store them in a front pocket if you have a lifesaving cardiac device
Medtronic devices said to recognize irregular heartbeat that's life-threatening
FDA disregards its own mandate for data on women in clinical trials, researchers contend
But use limited to certain patients, certain body parts and certain scanning parameters, agency notes
