The cardiac pacemaker harmlessly dissolves over the course of 35 days. (Courtesy: Northwestern University) Temporary cardiac pacemakers provide essential pacing for patients with short-term heart ...

Over the last weekend, Chicago played host to the 2026 edition of the Heart Rhythm Society's annual conference (HRS 2026).

The human heart is a highly complex pump made of muscle, complete with its own electric power system, supplying the energy and oxygen it needs to function. The heart’s pumping action is regulated by ...

Last week, Abbott began the commercial launch of its new leadless pacemaker, which it believes is a historic development in the world of cardiac rhythm devices. Aveir DR is a better option than ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Abbott announced that the FDA has approved its Aveir VR single-chamber leadless pacemaker for the treatment of ...

NICE recommends leadless cardiac pacemakers as the standard of care for people with slow heart rhythms. NICE has issued final guidance recommending leadless cardiac pacemakers as the standard of care ...

PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) – On behalf of our sponsors at Abbott, we’re learning about how a medical breakthrough is transforming the way we treat abnormal heart rhythms and one Boston mother’s story shows ...

Biotronik today shared preclinical results for its LivIQ leadless pacemaker system at Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) 2026 in ...

The FDA has approved Abbott Laboratories' ABT AVEIR dual chamber (DR) leadless pacemaker system, the world's first dual chamber leadless pacing system to treat abnormal or slow heart rhythms. Through ...

A wireless or leadless (without wires) pacemaker was implanted in a select group of children with irregular heart rhythms during a 5-year period (2016-2021). Smaller catheters that allow easier ...

Having an accelerated junctional rhythm occurs when the atrioventricular node in your heart beats too quickly. It happens as a result of damage to your heart’s primary natural pacemaker. There’s no ...

Junctional rhythm is an irregular heart rhythm that stems from a natural pacemaker in the heart known as the atrioventricular junction. The heart has several built-in pacemakers that help control its ...