Pacemaker
Cardiac pacemaker is a group of cells within the heart that together induce contractions and control the pace of the heart. When the cardiac pacemaker does not function properly an artificial pacemaker is placed which sends electrical impulses to the heart muscle to provide proper heart rhythm.
An artificial pacemaker identifies the heart’s natural electrical rhythm. If there is any irregularity in the normal heartbeat, it imparts a short low voltage pulse to stimulate the ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). Some pacemakers are capable of stimulating both the upper and lower chambers. Latest advance in artificial pacemaker is a miniature-sized, leadless type that can be directly implanted inside a patient’s heart without surgery using a catheter-guided procedure (interventional procedure). Its pulse generator lies within the unit in the heart.
Artificial pacemakers may be used to treat arrhythmias, congestive heart failure and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Agencies, December 13, 2018 at 08:47pm
A flexible silicon mesh has been created by the researchers of the University of Chicago in the US, which when activated by the flashes of light, produces a tiny electrochemical effect which can stimulate the heart muscle in a unique way.
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The researchers have developed a novel computational approach to visualise and evaluate three-dimensional cardiac cells.
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![Now, fewer complications for patients with leadless pacemakers]( "Now, fewer complications for patients with leadless pacemakers")
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ANI, June 27, 2018 at 09:24am
A research study found that patients with leadless pacemakers are likely to have fewer short-term and mid-term complications than those with transvenous pacemakers.
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Agencies, January 31, 2018 at 04:04pm
It showed improvement in their cognitive, behavioural and functional abilities.
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Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad announced that it is the first hospital in the city and first in the twin states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to implant the world s smallest pacemaker in an a81-year-old patient with bradycardia.
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Agencies, June 07, 2017 at 09:59am
Pacemakers use electrical signals to prompt the heart to keep a steady beat.
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Here are all your queries on a pacemaker answered by a renowned cardiologist Dr Santosh Kumar Dora.
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Fortis Escorts Heart Institute exhibited yet again the level of skill and expertise the doctors are equipped with in operating a 100 year old lady to implant a pacemaker for better functioning of her heart.
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Agencies, June 03, 2016 at 10:06am
The world's smallest pacemaker was successfully implanted in a 92-year-old man at Medanta Medicity Hospital here, one of the first hospitals in the country to offer such a heart device, said a doctor on Thursday.
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![Do you need this pocket-sized device to monitor your pacemaker at home?]( "Do you need this pocket-sized device to monitor your pacemaker at home?")
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Agencies, March 19, 2016 at 05:47pm
Having the pacemaker wearers constantly connected to their physician, this Home Monitoring technology enhances safety for cardiac device patients.
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No more invasive procedures and wired pacemakers, TPS Micra Transcatheter Pacing System
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![Pacemakers to soon run without batteries]( "Pacemakers to soon run without batteries")
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Agencies, November 02, 2015 at 12:42pm
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Agencies, October 19, 2015 at 12:40pm
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Agencies, March 28, 2015 at 01:37pm
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![Coming soon -- batteryless pacemakers!]( "Coming soon -- batteryless pacemakers!")
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![Why do elite athletes end up with pacemakers]( "Why do elite athletes end up with pacemakers")
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Agencies, May 14, 2014 at 06:16pm
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![Breakthrough -- Indian scientist invents leadless pacemaker]( "Breakthrough -- Indian scientist invents leadless pacemaker")
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Agencies, May 10, 2014 at 03:19pm
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