What is a pacemaker insertion? A pacemaker insertion is the implantation of a small electronic device that is usually placed in the chest (just below the collarbone) to help regulate slow electrical ...

Your heart has an internal pacemaker called the sinus node. It's a group of cells, located on top of your heart, that sends electrical signals into the heart and controls your heartbeat. Sometimes, ...

A pacemaker can help your heart maintain a consistent rhythm. The procedure to insert a pacemaker typically involves a doctor making an incision in the skin that creates a “pocket” where the pacemaker ...

Pacemaker neurons exert control over neuronal circuit function by their intrinsic ability to generate rhythmic bursts of action potential. Recent work has identified rhythmic gut contractions in human ...

Scientists have unveiled the smallest pacemaker ever, the size of a grain of rice, which provides a temporary solution for heartbeats. This wireless, dissolvable device represents a major advancement ...

An artificial pacemaker is a medical device designed to send electrical impulses to the heart muscles to regulate the heartbeat. When the normal electrical conduction system of the heart fails to ...

This summer, doctors at UnityPoint Health performed the QCA's first leadless pacemaker procedure. Now, Dr. Helbert Acosta ...

Researchers at Northwestern University just found a way to make a temporary pacemaker that’s controlled by light—and it’s smaller than a grain of rice. A study on the new device, published last week ...

Whether you’re a lifelong swimmer or just want to get into the pool for a new exercise routine, it’s generally safe to swim if you have a pacemaker. But there are some considerations to keep in mind, ...

Dr. Krumholz answers the question: 'I Have A Pacemaker. Is Intercourse Safe?' — -- Question: I have a pacemaker. Is it safe for me to have sexual intercourse? Answer: Many people have questions ...