Certain risk factors like having an underlying heart valve problem, using intravenous drugs, or living with an implanted pacemaker can increase your risk of experiencing endocarditis. Endocarditis ...

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A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a temporary or long-term therapy for heart failure. Learn about different types of ...

A pacemaker is a vital device implanted in the chest to regulate abnormal heart rhythms. While it greatly improves the quality of life for people with arrhythmias, it's important to recognize the ...

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TENS of thousands of Brits are estimated to be unknowingly living with the silent heart ... fitted with a pacemaker or have surgery. Joel Rose, chief of Cardiomyopathy UK commented: “We hope ...

Third-degree heart block is potentially life-threatening, and most people need the placement of a pacemaker (a small electronic device placed underneath the skin to help the heart beat normally). To ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A breakthrough in healthcare at Piedmont Augusta, as they’ve brought a new device to the hospital that is the first of its kind, and it’s the only place you’ll find ...

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The study was performed between November 2004 and June 2005 and included 100 patients, 23 with single-chamber and 77 with dual-chamber pacemakers. All patients had pacemaker implantation between ...