Researchers at Northwestern developed a temporary pacemaker that’s so small, it can be inserted via a syringe—and will ...

The heart may be small, but its rhythm powers life. When something throws that rhythm off—especially after surgery—it can ...

Because the human heart requires only a small amount of electrical stimulation, researchers were able to shrink their ...

A light-activated pacemaker dissolves in the body after use, offering safer, wireless heart care - especially for newborns ...

Now, engineers at Northwestern University have developed what could have saved Armstrong’s life: the world’s smallest ...

Leadless pacemakers are advanced devices that automatically regulate heart rate without the need for surgery, batteries, or ...

Though the device is still years away from being used in humans, it could eventually be useful for infants with congenital ...

The lifespan of the leadless pacemaker is about 15 years. Earlier this year, St. Agnes Medical Center became the first ...

Jerry Karzen has had many successes as both as tennis player and coach. Now he is getting the chance to extend those accomplishments with the assistance of a new generation of pacemaker.

Introduction A leadless pacemaker is a type of heart device used to treat patients with slow heart rates or arrhythmias, offering an alternativ ...

From left to right: Traditional pacemaker, leadless pacemaker, and new bioresorbable pacemaker. Credit: John Rogers / Northwestern University “Infrared light penetrates very well through the ...

Designed for patients who only need temporary pacing, the pacemaker simply dissolves after it’s no longer needed. All the ...