Physicians at Mercy Fort Smith are among the first in Arkansas to implant a new type of defibrillator. The Medtronic EV-ICD places a lead under the breastbone instead of inside the heart or veins.

The cardiac team at Virtua Health’s Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden successfully completed the first implant of a new type of defibrillator in a patient’s heart. The Lead Evaluation for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PANAMA CITY − A local hospital has successfully incorporated a new technology that officials believe will help save lives.

A medical breakthrough out of UVA Health as a team performs the first-of-its kind implantable heart defibrillator in Virginia. This is for patients who are at high risk of cardiac arrest or heart ...

High-risk patients who need defibrillators to prevent cardiac arrest can experience fewer complications with a type of device implanted under the skin, a Canadian study has found. Traditional ...

(WTNH) – For people who suffer from a dangerously fast heartbeat or are at high risk for arrhythmia, an implantable cardiac defibrillator can help to save their lives. Dr. Steven Zweibel, system ...

CHICAGO, April 21 (Reuters) - Heart patients who get a defibrillator from doctors who specialize in the heart's electrical system fare better than those whose devices are implanted by other types of ...

Malfunctions in implanted heart defibrillators were on the rise even before this summer’s massive recall by Guidant Corp., government and Harvard University scientists reported Friday. More than half ...

The global implantable defibrillator market is projected to grow at a steady CAGR of ~7% during the forecast period, driven by rising cardiovascular disease prevalence, rapid technological innovation, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The team at the Heart and Lung Centre say the device is 'an exciting advancement' [The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust] A heart ...

More than 6.5 million Americans are living with heart failure. In the next five years, that number will grow to 8.5 million people. It’s the leading cause of death for men and women. It’s a ...