In addition to recording heart activity, pacemakers can also help document inactivity, such as confirming time of death. “After a patient has died, we interrogate the pacemaker to help determine the time of death or what may have happened. Sometimes we’re even called to the morgue to do this,” says Chu.

A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that controls the heartbeat. Our heartbeats are controlled by a highly efficient, biological electrical system that ensures our heart steadily pumps blood to the rest of the body. But sometimes — due to age ...

The devices are being recalled due to an increased risk for permanently entering Safety Mode. HealthDay News — Boston Scientific has issued a recall of Accolade pacemaker devices, according to a safety communication from the US Food and Drug Administration.

Recycled pacemakers can function as well as new devices, according to a new study. These used and reconditioned devices have the potential to increase access to pacemaker therapy in low- and middle-income countries, where many patients cannot afford the ...