Subcutaneous ICDs Linked to Less Complications with Leads, But May Cause More Unnecessary Shocks: Study
The findings of a new study like subcutaneous ICDs to less risk of complications than more traditional ICDs.
Tag Archives: Heart Rhythm
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Medtronic Cobalt and Chrome Heart Implants Recalled Due to Shock Failure Risk
Medtronic has had to recall more heart implant devices due to defects which the FDA says could cause serious injuries or deaths.
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Firefighters Face Heart Problems From Chemical Exposures, Stress: Study
A new study finds that the more fires fought by firefighters, the higher their risk of heart problems, likely due to chemical exposures.
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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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Leadless Pacemakers May Have Lower Complications Rates: Study
The findings of a new study indicate leadless pacemakers have a lower rate of complications than older implants which require wired leads be implanted in the heart.
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Fish Oil Supplements Could Increase Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: Study
Fish oil supplements may increase the risk of a heart condition known as atrial fibrillation, which can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, strokes and death, according to the findings of…
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Ingenio Pacemaker, CRT-P Recall Issued After Dozens of Incidents and Patient Injuries
About 48,000 Boston Scientific Ingenio pacemakers and CRT-Ps are being recalled due to a malfunction which could put them into "safety mode", preventing life-saving corrections to patients' heart rhythm.
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St. Jude Settles Justice Dept Charges Over ICD Battery Problems With $27M Payment
St. Jude will pay the Justice Department $27 million to settle a whistleblower claim that it lied to the FDA about the safety of several of its implantable defibrillators, which…
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FDA Warns Heart Implants May Be Impacted By Cell Phones, Smart Watches and Other Electronic Products
The FDA warns that magnetic fields from cell phones and smart watches may interfere with the functioning of pacemakers and other implants designed to keep the heart beating normally.
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Hypertension, Heart Rhythm Problems And Heart Failure Increase Risk of Poor Heart Valve Surgery Outcomes: Study
A new study reveals that health issues common among heart surgery patients can increase their risk of rehospitalization and death when undergoing heart valve replacement procedures.
