While modern pacemakers have proven an invaluable and lifesaving medical tool, the way they regulate the pace of the heart differs from the varying beat of the organ in a healthy individual.

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses the regeneration of the cardiovascular system. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the ...

Implantable heart pacemakers are lifesaving devices for heart patients, emitting electrical pulses to re-establish normal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The world’s first dual-chamber leadless pacing system was named a top invention of 2023. The first implantation ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) the go-ahead on a clinical trial to test its next generation of MRI pacemaker technology, the Minnesota company announced Monday.

Defibrillators and pacemakers help the heart maintain a regular rhythm. Defibrillators deliver a shock if the heart goes into arrhythmia. Pacemakers use electrical impulses to keep the heart from ...

A pacemaker can greatly improve daily life, and many people can return to normal life quickly. However, it is important to maintain the device and be aware of certain lifestyle changes. A pacemaker is ...

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