The issue with MRIs and pacemakers is the pacemaker construction. An MRI uses powerful magnetic fields to take pictures of ...

New pacemakers are made without ferromagnetic materials, so it’s safe to get repeated scans with the correct protocol.

A pacemaker modified for newborns' tiny bodies safely and effectively stabilized their heart rhythms for up to two years, according to new research published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and ...

Every year more than one million people receive a pacemaker. Until now, leadless versions were only available for 20% of these patients. However, thanks to an international consortium led by Amsterdam ...

Pacemakers, relied upon by many patients with irregular heart rhythms, are not built for children. Scrambling up trees, hanging from monkey bars, and even the simple act of growing make the device ...