The pacemaker, which is about the size of a vitamin, had to be adapted for use in the newborn patient's heart. The device is FDA approved for use in adults, requiring the NYU Langone team to receive ...

A routine checkup in 2021 led to the discovery of Carter's genetic heart condition. He received a new heart just two days ...

These curious molecules are both positively and negatively charged at the same time; the word “zwitter” in German means “hybrid” or “hermaphrodite”. Their unusual nature affords zwitterions a ...

A recent review addresses the complexities of diagnosing and managing infections related to cardiac implantable electronic devices, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and ...

A big milestone happened over at CHRISTUS Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital this week. Their cardiology team announced they have ...

Community Medical Center recently held a celebration for patients who have lived ten years on a mechanical heart pump called LVAD. Not long ago, it would have ...

Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for ...

ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10) — A new device is transforming the type of treatment some heart patients with atrial fibrillation receive. Doctors say it’s safer to use and improving outcomes for those who ...

The hospital is the first in South Texas to have an Impella RP with Smart Assist.

The most common formulation of birth control pills has been linked to a doubling of relative risk of heart attack and stroke, ...

Experts said the risks were still very low, but it was important for women to be fully informed when considering their ...