12 Reading Time: 3 minutesA BBC investigation has uncovered serious concerns about the use of the HeartWare HVAD ventricular assist device in NHS cardiac and transplant centres, even after data showed significantly worse survival rates than alternative …

… the skin, similar to a pacemaker. The procedure typically takes about …

… at risk by using a heart device feared to be linked to … impaired. During his slow recovery heart device suddenly stopped working in July …

… transplant centres continued fitting a heart device - despite knowing of concerns … later, in July 2020, the heart device suddenly stopped working. When he … his financial relationship with the heart device's manufacturer, despite such …

… the conventional pacemakers. “A leadless pacemaker was safer … like in the conventional pacemakers, we significantly reduce … complications. These leadless pacemakers ensure that the … efficiently. Modern pacemakers, called the leadless pacemakers, do not …

… expertise with leadership in structural heart devices. The companies say that, together …

… Quad Cities’ first leadless pacemaker procedure was performed this summer … invasive cardiac technology. A pacemaker helps regulate the heartbeat … keep it steady. Traditional pacemakers rely on a battery … wires. “The leadless pacemaker is implanted through a …

… Aveir dual-chamber leadless pacemaker [Image courtesy of Abbott … channel between two leadless pacemakers. One paces the … heart rhythm. Unlike traditional pacemakers, the leadless devices … compared to traditional transvenous pacemakers. Outcomes included fewer …

… " moment her pacemaker failed. Elizabeth Fletcher had … Elizabeth experienced yet another pacemaker breakdown. She said: … manufacturer has recalled certain pacemakers (specifically from the … about patient safety. “Pacemakers are designed to provide …