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 ...

The HRS consensus statement classifies potential complications into major and minor (Box 2). Since lead extraction procedures are often performed in close temporal proximity to other procedures such ...

Millions of people worldwide live with a pacemaker that regulates their heartbeat, but exactly what are these devices and how ...

A new, temporary pacemaker is smaller than a grain of rice. John A. Rogers / Northwestern University Researchers have developed the smallest temporary pacemaker ever created. It’s littler than a grain ...

Pacemakers implanted under the skin near the collarbone to regulate heartbeats are well known. The small electronic device uses electrical signals to trigger a normal heartbeat, ensuring an efficient ...

A pacemaker can greatly improve daily life, and many people can return to normal life quickly. However, it is important to maintain the device and be aware of certain lifestyle changes. A pacemaker is ...