patients keep their left arm in a sling for two weeks, and have restricted movement until the tissue heals. Dr. Venkataraman said that according to the results thus far, the leadless pacemaker ...

In contrast, patients who undergo a traditional pacemaker insertion will have a limited mobility and will require an arm sling for two weeks, and no exercise or heavy work for four weeks.

Dr. Myerburg answers the question: 'What Does A Pacemaker Feel Like?' — -- Question: Can I tell when a pacemaker is working, will I feel it and is it uncomfortable? Answer :When a pacemaker ...

The Breakthrough Device Designation is for an implantable system — a pacemaker — to deliver AVIM therapy in patients with increased 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk ...

When you hear that you need “urgent pacemaker implantation,” you should drop whatever you are doing—whether it’s getting ready to travel or running a country— and get to the hospital as ...

Scientists at Northwestern University unveiled the world's smallest pacemaker. The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital ...

A 78-year-old man with a history of heart failure presents for routine follow-up 1 week after insertion of a pacemaker. As part of the evaluation, a 12-lead ECG is obtained. The correct diagnosis ...