In 2012, John K (name withheld on request) received a pacemaker implant in his heart. Fast forward to January 2022, 74-year-old John underwent the pacemaker battery replacement surgery at a local ...

A new power scheme for cardiac pacemakers turns to an unlikely source: vibrations from heartbeats themselves. A new power scheme for cardiac pacemakers turns to an unlikely source: vibrations from ...

Implantable heart pacemakers are lifesaving devices for heart patients, emitting electrical pulses to re-establish normal ...

Scientists have found a way to pick the best pacemaker for each patient, potentially making them last years longer. Researchers at the University of Leeds, Université Grenoble Alpes and University ...

Vice President Dick Cheney's routine checkup on Friday revealed no new blockages in his heart, but doctors said he needs a new battery for a special pacemaker he has in his chest, a spokeswoman said.

Complete healing from pacemaker surgery can take up to 6 weeks. However, people may need to restrict themselves from certain activities, such as heavy lifting, for longer. Factors such as age and ...