Benefit of ICD Attenuated in CKD Patients Receiving Cardiac Resynchronization
MONDAY, Sept. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), the benefit of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) may be attenuated, according to a stud…
Learn MoreAnxiety, Depression, PTSD Common With Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), according to a review published in the June issue of EP Europace.Erica S. Ghezzi, from the Unive…
Learn MoreStress, Anxiety Plague Many Who Get Implanted Heart Devices
MONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) – New research finds that many of those who have received an implanted cardiac device to extend their life also have mood disorders, including anxiety, depression and PTSD. “Implantable cardioverter defibrillator…
Learn MoreDual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker System Safe, Provides Pacing
TUESDAY, May 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with a conventional indication for dual-chamber pacing, a dual-chamber leadless pacemaker system consisting of two devices implanted percutaneously in the right atrium and the right ventricle safe…
Learn MoreElectric Car Power Chargers Safe for Patients With Cardiac Devices
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The use of electric cars with high-power chargers appears to be safe for patients with cardiac devices, according to a study published online April 17 in EP Europace to coincide with the annual meeting of t…
Learn MoreLos cargadores de los coches eléctricos son seguros para las personas con dispositivos cardiacos: estudio
LUNES, 17 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los coches eléctricos se multiplican con una velocidad de récord, pero, ¿los potentes dispositivos de carga que los coches necesitan son seguros para las personas con dispositivos cardiacos implantados?Sí…
Learn MoreTranscatheter Leadless Pacemakers Feasible for Implantation in Children
WEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Transcatheter leadless pacemakers (TLP) can be successfully implanted in pediatric patients, according to a study published online April 11 in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.Maully Shah, M.B…
Learn MoreLong Used in Adults, Wireless Pacemakers Might Soon Be an Option for Kids
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Wireless pacemakers could be a safe and effective short-term option for children with slow heartbeats, a new study suggests.Children with a heartbeat that’s too slow — a condition called bradycardia — need a…
Learn MoreVideo-Based Tool Increases Knowledge for Black Patients Eligible for ICD
MONDAY, April 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A video-based decision support tool increases knowledge for Black patients eligible for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD), but does not increase assent to ICD implantation, according to a study p…
Learn More¿Podría su reloj inteligente interferir con su marcapasos?
MIÉRCOLES, 22 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Si usted es uno de los millones de personas con un marcapasos o un desfibrilador implantable para ayudar a controlar unos ritmos cardiacos anómalos, ciertos dispositivos para monitorizar la salud qu…
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