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 ...

CHICAGO - One in five heart defibrillators may be implanted for questionable reasons without solid evidence that the devices will help, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis. Implanted ...

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 ...

William S. Staewen, a co-inventor of the implantable heart defibrillator and a pioneer in biomedical engineering, died of congestive heart failure Sept. 19 at Frederick Health Hospital. He was 91 and ...

The explosive growth of medical technology has made many devices commonplace. The automatic defibrillator is one such device, and it has saved the lives of millions over the past 40 years. Dr. Levi ...

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Although open-heart surgery can be life saving, it may lead to long-term side effects such as chronic pain, memory difficulties, and emotional or psychological challenges. Open-heart surgery is one of ...

Heart surgery, even when intended to correct a problem, may lead to kidney failure or temporary injury due to factors like reduced blood flow and pre-existing conditions. Strategies to prevent kidney ...

Many patients are surprised by how much we can now see without surgery or invasive testing. Over the past decade, advanced cardiac imaging has transformed how we diagnose and manage heart disease. At ...