Infected Heart Implants Often Left In Place, Despite Risks: Study
Many patients with heart implant infections choose antibiotics over device removal, despite the higher risk of death, according to the findings of a new study.
Tag Archives: Defibrillator
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Airpods, Apple Pencil and Other Tech Devices Interfere with Heart Implants, Study Warns
A new study warns that some electronic devices can interfere with the functions of heart implants like pacemakers or defibrillators.
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Abandoned Defibrillator Leads Will Not Interfere With MRIs: Study
A new study suggests patients with abandoned, often defective, implanted defibrillator leads are safe to undergo MRI scans.
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ICD Implants More Likely For Patients Treated By Doctors Receiving Large Payouts From Manufacturer: Study
A new study finds that which manufacturer paid a doctor the most money may be a bigger determining factor in which ICD patients are implanted with than which one is…
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St. Jude Defibrillator Battery Settlement Resolves Class Action Lawsuit in Canada
A class action lawsuit over battery problems with St. Jude ICDs has resulted in a $5 million settlement in Canada.
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Medtronic Heart Implants, Other Wireless Devices, Have Serious Cybersecurity Flaws, FDA Warns
The FDA warns that cybersecurity weaknesses in Medtronic heart implants could make them vulnerable to hacking.
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Dialysis Clinic Staff Often Fail To Attempt CPR On Patients Suffering Cardiac Arrest: Study
A new study reveals that not all dialysis clinic patients receive CPR as required when suffering cardiac arrest.
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Wearable Cardioverter–Defibrillators Failed To Reduce Risk Of Death For Recent Heart Attack Patients: Study
A new study suggests that wearble heart defibrillators do not increase the risk of survival in patients who recently suffered a heart attack.
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St. Jude ICD, CRT-D Recall Addresses Battery Problems and Cybersecurity Risks
The FDA has approved a new update to address battery problems linked to Abbott Laboratories (formerly St. Jude) ICD and CRT-D heart implants.
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Medtronic Heart Implants Recalled Over Failure To Deliver Life-Saving Shocks
Medtronic is recalling a number of ICD and CRT-D heart implants due to a defect which could prevent them from providing life-saving shocks to patients.