NEW YORK (AP) --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 ...

The FDA-approved OmniaSecure defibrillation lead from Medtronic is a thin wire that connects an implantable cardioverter defibrillator to the heart.

After suffering a major heart attack and enduring six bypass surgeries, Arthur Craig lived with the terrifying prospect of sudden cardiac death. Doctors told him the best course of action was to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- People who have defibrillators implanted in their chests -- to kick-start their hearts when they go out of rhythm and stop pumping blood -- also have a wire or two that runs from ...

Dr. Richard Page answers the question: 'Are There Defibrillators Without Leads?' — -- Question: I have heard that some defibrillators may not need leads to be placed in the heart. Is this true, ...

Scientists have found a nicer, milder, and literally less shocking way to reset the electrical turbulences of our hearts. And they’ve slashed the amount of energy needed! Less dramatic, yes… but the ...

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Doctors are implanting high-tech heart devices in thousands of people who probably do not need them, a new study finds. The procedures cost more than $35,000, involve surgery and anesthesia, and may ...

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 ...

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 ...