Pacemaker
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Pacemaker Facts
qualityhealth.com — “If you're considering a pacemaker, you should know all about how they work--and how they can help your heart.” View full resource at qualityhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on May 10, 2010 at 7:00 pm By:
#heartdisease Pacemaker Facts http://w.sns.ly/Bs946
Cardiac Pacemakers
smart-heart-living.com — “Get a new lease on life! Tips and pacemakerinformation for those living with cardiac pacemakers.” View full resource at smart-heart-living.com
Most Recently Shared on September 3, 2008 at 11:58 pm By:
Tips on living with a pacemaker http://www.smart-heart-living.com/cardiac-pacemakers.html
MRI pacemaker risk
theheart.org — “Magnetic resonance scans may unintentionally trigger stimulation or alter the pacing pulses from pacemakers, new research by FDA researchers shows.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on December 17, 2009 at 7:53 pm By:
One more thing to worry about: MRI may interfere with pacemaker pulses http://bit.ly/7h3O9M #heartwire
Brain 'Pacemaker' Beneficial for Parkinson's
webmd.com — “Advanced Parkinson's disease patients treated with deep brain stimulation show clear benefits over patients treated with medication.” View full resource at webmd.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 11:27 pm By:
webMD: Brain ‘Pacemaker’ Beneficial for Parkinson's http://bit.ly/aPhWQH Full http://bit.ly/a53NeV
Understanding a Pacemaker | Pumping Marvellous
pumpingmarvellous.com — “If you have a problem with the way the normal electrical impulses in your heart work, you may need to have a pacemaker fitted” View full resource at pumpingmarvellous.com
Most Recently Shared on July 24, 2010 at 7:16 am By:
New Web post: Understanding a Pacemaker http://pumpingmarvellous.com/2010/07/24/understanding-a-pacemaker/
Symposier - TEMPORARY PACEMAKER
symposier.com — “Uploaded and shared in Youtube by: drmsm69 — Technique of femoral temporary pacemaker insertion. Advance the pmkr lead into RA and make a loop until the tip points toward TV, then rotate clockwise. The tip will 'jump' into the RV apex.” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on June 23, 2011 at 8:01 am By:
Symposier Cardiology Cardiology and Health Business
TEMPORARY PACEMAKER - Technique of femoral temporary pacemaker insertion. http://t.co/mU9d3qs
Symposier - MRI Compatible Pacemaker
symposier.com — “Uploaded and shared in Youtube by: orlandohealth --" Orlando Regional Medical Center is the first hospital in Florida to implant a new pacemaker designed for safe use during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans often used to diagnose and treat conditions. Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Revo MRI™ SureScan® pacing system by Medtronic, is the first and only pacemaker in the U.S. specifically designed for use in an MRI environment and approved as MR-Condi” View full resource at symposier.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2011 at 5:35 pm By:
Symposier Cardiology Cardiology and Health Business
MRI Compatible Pacemaker implanted at Orlando Regional Medical Center. http://bit.ly/fQsFRL
Scientists devise 'pacemaker' for brain
sify.com — “Washington: Disorders such as depression or Parkinsons may be helped by stimulating certain areas of the brain with controlled precision, says a study, encouraging scientists to create a pacemaker...” View full resource at sify.com
Most Recently Shared on June 29, 2010 at 6:17 pm By:
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A new type of pacemaker for people with #Parkinson's: http://bit.ly/cLfcf8
Infectious Disease Article | Pacemaker
mdlinx.com — “Infection after pacemaker implantation: infection rates and risk factors associated with infection in a population-based cohort study of 46299 consecutive patients” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on January 22, 2011 at 3:01 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Infection after pacemaker implantation: infection rates and risk factors associated with infection in a popu... http://bit.ly/fhIX6j #ID
Could Your Pacemaker Be Hacked?
healthcareinfosecurity.com — “Many implantable medical devices have wireless connections that enable physicians to monitor patients. But with that wireless connectivity comes the risk of a hacker attack with potentially life-threatening results.” View full resource at healthcareinfosecurity.com
Most Recently Shared on July 11, 2011 at 1:25 pm By:
Howard J. Anderson Healthcare Specialist
RT @healthinfosec Could Your Pacemaker Be Hacked? Researchers Wok on a 'Shield' http://bit.ly/mRiyHz
New MRI-compatible pacemaker
theheart.org — “UPDATED // Patients with pacemakers are not allowed in an MR scanner because of concerns about induced arrhythmias and overheated leads, but this study showed no complications and no changes in temperature at the tip of the lead. Investigators say this is good news, considering the growing number of pacemaker-implanted patients who require an MRI scan.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on May 14, 2009 at 9:44 pm By:
heartwire: No complications, no overheating with MRI-compatible pacemaker and leads http://bit.ly/8NI65
Recycled, reused pacemakers safe, effective
theheart.org — “Together, four controlled studies conducted over the past several decades suggest that retrieval and reuse of pacemakers can serve patients otherwise unable to afford them without involving an increased risk of infection, device malfunctions, or other complications.” View full resource at theheart.org
Most Recently Shared on May 24, 2010 at 8:39 pm By:
Reused pacemakers safe, effective in meta-analysis: Together, four controlled studies conducted over the past seve... http://bit.ly/aua5pR
Stem Cells Used for 'Biological Pacemaker'
health.msn.com — “Stem Cells Used for 'Biological Pacemaker'” View full resource at health.msn.com
Most Recently Shared on July 23, 2009 at 12:09 am By:
Stem Cells Used for 'Biological Pacemaker' http://bit.ly/zcdni
Pacemaker In Stomach Helps Against Vomiting
medicalnewstoday.com — “People with severe stomach disorders can sometimes suffer from chronic vomiting. This symptom can be treated with electrical impulses from a pacemaker in the stomach. A new method enables patients” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2010 at 1:06 pm By:
MNT Gastrointestinal Health News
Pacemaker In Stomach Helps Against Vomiting http://mnt.to/3zBs #gastrointestinal
How Is a Pacemaker Installed? | Medical Notice
medicalexpertwriter.com — “How is a pacemaker installed? What is a pacemaker? Let us explore the topic and learn what a pacemaker is, what types there are and the procedure that is used to install one.” View full resource at medicalexpertwriter.com
Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2011 at 10:28 pm By:
How Is a Pacemaker Installed? http://bit.ly/fjdmew
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