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 ...

A lifesaving shock from an implanted heart defibrillator provides relief that a crisis was avoided, but new research suggests it can also be a sign that more trouble is ahead. A study found that heart ...

The Fiorentina midfielder is recovering well and is expected to be discharged from the hospital soon. His Serie A future, ...

Valley Hospital in Ridgewood announced Thursday that it has been chosen to be the U.S. coordinator of an international trial that is comparing the effectiveness of the traditional heart defibrillator ...

Global Implantable Defibrillator Market OverviewThe global implantable defibrillator market is projected to grow at a steady CAGR of ~7% during the forecast period, driven by rising cardiovascular ...

PANAMA CITY − A local hospital has successfully incorporated a new technology that officials believe will help save lives. According to a press release from Ascension Sacred Heart Bay, it is the first ...

If you're at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator -- a small, battery-operated device that resides in your chest to detect abnormal heart rhythms -- can deliver a ...

KALAMAZOO -- The first day of November Steve Barnhart woke with a start. He wasn't sure what had happened. Maybe, he thought, it was just a bad dream. In a way it was, although he was lucky to wake up ...

After suffering a major heart attack and enduring six bypass surgeries, Arthur Craig lived with the terrifying prospect of sudden cardiac death. Doctors told him the best course of action was to ...