A pacemaker from Medtronic, newly approved by the Food and Drug Administration, allows patients to securely transmit data from the pacemaker to their physicians via a smartphone or tablet using ...

In a proof-of-concept study that aims to address the unmet need for minimally invasive cardiac control and monitoring devices, researchers have developed a network of wireless devices, including a ...

For people who are having irregular heartbeats, a pacemaker is usually the recommended device to solve this health problem. As its name suggests, it regulates the heartbeat's pace to maintain the ...

The wire-free pacemaker could benefit patients recovering from cardiac surgery, without the need for added operations to remove it. Reading time: Reading time 2 minutes A team of scientists created a ...

December 8, 2011 (Rennes, France) — Remote monitoring of patients with dual-chamber pacemakers "was a safe substitute for conventional follow-ups, decreased the number of [clinic] visits, and enabled ...

Scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a new pacemaker that’s thinner than a human hair, wireless and operated entirely by light from an optic fiber. The non-invasive device could help ...

"I noticed I was having abnormal heartbeats where I felt like I would need to catch my breath," said Adamy. A single mom with a career in health care and two young children, Adamy chalked up her ...

Syensqo’s Eviva Polysulfone selected by BIOTRONIK for pacemaker header components The high-performance polymer’s transparency ...

The list of smartphone capabilities seems to expand daily and now, for patients with an implantable pacemaker from Medtronic Plc (Dublin), there is even a mobile app designed to monitor the device ...

An experimental, leadless pacemaker housing is able to partially recharge the device’s battery by generating electrical energy from heartbeats. The device generated about 10% of the energy needed to ...

Traditional pacemakers have a battery and thin wires, called leads, connected to the heart. This new version helps regulate ...

Mechanical strength and processability of biocompatible polysulfone (PSU) make material suitable for molding intricate components for pacemaker headers.