Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
The long-term outlook for patients undergoing cardiac treatments has improved dramatically over the last decade. Advances in medical engineering and surgical techniques…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
Attending a device clinic review is a critical part of living with a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
Cardiac rehabilitation is a vital part of your recovery journey following heart treatments such as stents, bypass surgery, or the…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
Recognising when heart symptoms require immediate attention is a vital skill for anyone living with a cardiac condition or a…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) is a major surgical procedure used to improve blood flow to the heart muscle. It…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
A coronary stent is a small, expandable mesh tube used to treat narrowed or blocked arteries in the heart. When…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
Living with a cardiac device such as a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) provides essential support for heart…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
A cardiac device, such as a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), is powered by a high quality battery sealed inside…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
In the United Kingdom, ensuring the long term safety of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Cardiac devices: pacemakers, defibrillators, stents, bypass
A cardiac device, such as a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), is a sophisticated piece of technology designed…
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Posted: January 21, 2026
Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student
Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS