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Surgeons Place Pacemaker In 15-Minute-Old Newborn
17th February, The Huffington Post
The name Jaya in Hindi means victorious. And little Jaya Maharaj was just that, when she became one of the smallest recipients of a pacemaker when she was just 15 minutes old
Joan Fisher, 81, had heart surgery, but will still run in a 5-kilometer race
13th February 2012, Daily News New York
An upper East Side grandmother who recently underwent open heart surgery is about to put her pacemaker through its paces. East Side grandmother who recently underwent open heart surgery is about to put her pacemaker through its paces.
Study shows fainting factor in cardiac arrests
9th February 2012, Eureka Alert online
LONDON, Ontario – Up to 45,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur each year in Canada, and less than five percent survive. In some of these cases, the event cannot be explained by the presence of underlying heart disease. In order to identify people at risk of these unexplained cardiac events, a newly published study examined the presence of certain warning symptoms that are present in people who have been resuscitated from a cardiac arrest. The research found that over a quarter of unexplained cardiac arrests occurred after the patient had an event of fainting, known as syncope. Patients also had frequent chest pain and palpitations.
Patients With Neurological Diseases Like Parkinson's Disease May Also be Suffering From a Secondary Condition They Didn't Know Existed, New Survey Shows
9th February, Globe Newswire
Symptoms of the Condition Such as Fainting or Unexplained Falls Make it Difficult for Many Patients to Carry Out Daily Activities, Causing More Dependence on Others
Island hospital, paramedics fight back against heart attack
23rd January 2012, Island Packet
Area paramedics are using new tools to help victims of serious heart problems survive and recover. The procedures and equipment allow vital data to be transmitted to Hilton Head Hospital at the same time patients are being tended by paramedics. Doctors at the hospital, armed the data they've reviewed before the patient arrives, are prepared to treat them immediately.
St James's National Syncope Training Day
19th January 2012, Irish Times
St James’s Hospital National Training Day — Syncope in the Emergency Department. Venue: Durkan Lecture Theatre, Trinity Health Sciences Building, St James’s Hospital. Cost: Advance Registration €30. Limited spaces, apply early.
Bookings and enquires: Email: syncopetraining@stjames.ie
Pulmonary hypertension in kids differs from adult PAH
11th January 2011, Theheart.org
Groningen, the Netherlands - A new registry of children with pulmonary hypertension is helping to differentiate the pediatric population with this disease from the adult one and will hopefully aid in improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition in kids, say the authors
Drink water to prevent falls
27th December 2011, Daily Mail
Daunted at the thought of starting a healthy 2012 with a rabbit food diet and vigorous gym routine? Don’t despair. There are dozens of small and simple lifestyle changes you can make that will dramatically improve your health.
Pacemaker baby all grown up after defying doctors and battling heart condition
31st December 2011, Birmingham Mail
A Birmingham schoolgirl who was fitted with the world’s smallest pacemaker as a baby has defied doctors to be on the brink of becoming a teenager.
Fainting could mean a serious condition
12th December 2011, Perfect World Network Radio
Paramedic Forrest Finch was driving a patient to the hospital, in the ambulance, when he suddenly and unexpectedly fainted behind the wheel.
Remote monitoring of pacemakers safely cuts clinic visits
11th December 2011, Theheart.org
Rennes, France - Remote monitoring of patients with dual-chamber pacemakers "was a safe substitute for conventional follow-ups, decreased the number of [clinic] visits, and enabled the early detection of important clinical and device-related adverse events" over a follow-up averaging about 18 months in a multicenter, randomized study
Biotronik study shows Home Monitoring benefits for pacemaker patients
Biotronik has published data from a new clinical study that reinforces the strong efficacy and safety of its Biotronik Home Monitoring system among pacemaker patients.
UK Heart Patients Among the Most Under-Treated in Europe, Reveals Major New Report
2nd December 2011, Arrhythmia Alliance
Shocking results of the 2010 clinical audit of heart rhythm care were published today. Of the 17 European countries for which data were today published, only Ireland and Norway performed worse than the UK.
Long QT Syndrome case study
27th November 2011, El Camino Hospital
When Michelle faints for the first time during soccer practice, everyone assumes that she is just dehydrated. But when it happens again the following week, Michelle's parents and coach agree that she should see a doctor to rule out any health issues.
Cardiac nurse recognised for work on arrhythmia services
25th November 2011, Nursing times.net
A nurse from the North East has become the first non medic to win a major charity award for her work on arrhythmia.
NJ Doctor Named National Spokesperson For Take Fainting To Heart Campaign
17th November 2011, NYToday.net
Nicholas G. Tullo, MD, cardiac electrophysiologist at the Barnabas Health Heart Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, has been named spokesperson for the STARS-US Take Fainting to Heart campaign. Syncope Trust and Reflex Anoxic Seizures (STARS) is an international organization that supports individuals with syncope, reflex anoxic seizures and other non-epileptic seizures; advances the education of medical professionals; and promotes research on the treatment and management of these conditions.
New MRI-Safe Pacemaker available for patients
17th November 2011
Patients who have a pacemaker are usually prohibited from getting a life-saving MRI scan. Now, there's a solution.
Low blood pressure explained
14th November 2011, Adelaide now
The risks of high blood pressure are well known. But low blood pressure can be problematic, too. Find out what to do.
World's first wireless pacemaker
14th November 2011, Wall Street Journal
The world’s first wireless heart pacemaker was unveiled Monday. The device dramatically reduces surgical time so reducing cost and the chances of infection.
Actress and Dancer Debbie Allen Teams Up With Medtronic and Urges Americans to "Join the Pace Makers"
10th November, Market Watch
Approximately 1.5 million people are living with a pacemaker, and that incidence is expected to rise due to an aging population.
The 'heart' of the matter can be scary
10th November 2011, Trailblazer online
Jarod Lewis enjoys being a college student. He goes to class, he studies, he marches in the band — and his heart also stops twice a week.
Metal Detectors Probably Safe With Pacemakers
1st November 2011, Fox News
Airport security screening with hand-held metal detectors is most likely safe for people with devices to help the heart beat regularly, such as pacemakers and implantable defibrillators, a European study said.
Fludrocortisone flops for vasovagal syncope: POST 2
Heart.org, 28th October 2011
Vancouver, BC - Fludrocortisone (Florinef, Bristol-Myers Squibb) is of no benefit in reducing episodes of moderate to severe vasovagal syncope, results of the Prevention of Syncope Trial 2 (POST 2) show.
EaSyAs II boosts role for implantable loop recorder
Heart.org, 28 October 2011
Vancouver, BC - An implantable loop recorder (ILR) with remote monitoring is a safe and cost-effective approach to investigating recurrent unexplained syncope and diagnosing its underlying cause, results of the Eastbourne Syncope Assessment Study II (EaSyAS II) show.
STARS launches national campaign to tackle fatal heart problems
19 October 2011
Do you take fainting to heart? The majority of Americans don’t. Although fainting affects an estimated one million people in the United States each year, a national survey released today by the patient advocacy group STARS (Syncope Trust And reflex Anoxic Seizures), shows that one in two Americans are unaware that fainting could be a warning sign for a serious, potentially life-threatening heart condition.
Kick starting the campaign Trudie Lobban, Founder & CEO of STARS-US will be touring New York today talking on the Daily Buzz, Conn Jackson show, MyFamilyMyLife and numerous other stations urging everyone to take fainting to heart.
National Survey Reveals 1 in 2 People are Unaware That Fainting Could Signal a Life-Threatening Heart Condition
19th October, PR Newswire
Do you take fainting to heart? The majority of Americans don't. Although fainting affects an estimated one million people in the United States each year,(1) a national survey released today by the patient advocacy group STARS (Syncope Trust and Reflex Anoxic Seizures) and supported by Medtronic Inc., shows that one in two Americans are unaware that fainting could be a warning sign for a serious, potentially life-threatening heart condition.
New Public Awareness Campaign Educates Americans About the Important Link Between Fainting and Heart Health
19th October 2011, Market Watch
"STARS is proud to participate in this innovative educational campaign to spotlight the seriousness of fainting and its real health impact," said Trudie Lobban, MBE, Founder and CEO of STARS. "As part of our outreach, new information and interactive resources are available at www.STARS-US.org to help people take fainting to heart. Download The Fainting Checklist to help you and your doctor work towards a correct diagnosis."
One Heart Magazine
On page 70, Founder and Trustee of A-A, Trudie Lobban, speaks to One Heart about the organisation. The article looks at the reasons for establishing A-A, the challenges which have been faced and achievements won.
Singh fainted at board meeting
13th October 2011, Times of India
BANGALORE: A senior executive director of HAL told TOI that Sqn Ldr (retd) Baldev Singh had fainted at a board meeting on September 8.
Tendulkar's mother discharged
The Times of India
MUMBAI: Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar's mother, Rajni, was discharged from Lilavati Hospital in Bandra Reclamation on Friday after a pacemaker was fitted in her heart successfully.
Management of syncope patients. Still a challenge
European Society of Cardiology
Did NHS fail teenager Bruno?
Midweek Herald 24
DID medical experts fail to spot a condition which went on to kill a Honiton teenager? That is what his parents want to know following an inquest into the 17-year-old’s death .
FDA proposes requiring premarket approval for implantable pacemakers
Cardiovascular Business, July 29 2011
The FDA proposed requiring the filing of a premarket approval application or a notice of product development protocol for the Class III preamendments device implantable pacemaker pulse generator
MRI safe pacemaker implanted
Midland Daily News, 31 July 2011
St. Mary's of Michigan, Michigan CardioVascular Institute (MCVI) and Covenant HealthCare are now offering the Revo MRI SureScan pacing system, the first MRI safe pacing system designed, tested and FDA approved for use in the magnetic resonance imaging environment.