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1. Biological pacemaker on the horizon

Subjects
Pacemaker, Artificial (Heart) -- Research, Pacemaker, Artificial (Heart) -- Product development, Medical equipment and supplies industry -- Research, Medical equipment and supplies industry -- Product development, Business, Health care industry, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
Abstract

A US team has created what could be the first biological pacemaker for the heart. Research with guinea pigs converted some heart muscle cells into 'pacing' cells. Altering potassium balances within the cells can change the role of the cells.

Published
2002

2. Permanent mechanical heart edges closer

Author

Brizmohun, Neena

Subjects
Congestive heart failure -- Care and treatment, Heart, Mechanical -- Research, Pacemaker, Artificial (Heart) -- Research, Business, Health care industry, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
Abstract

Developments in the design of ventricular assist devices, which provide an alternative to heart transplants and drug therapy, are discussed. Patients may be offered an implantable device which uses transcutaneous power transmission from an external power pack.

Published
2000

3. St Jude gets Add-Vent trial go-ahead

Subjects
United States. Food and Drug Administration -- Licensing agreements, St. Jude Medical Inc. -- Licensing agreements -- 00308110, Medical equipment and supplies industry -- Licensing agreements, Pacemaker, Artificial (Heart) -- Research, Business, Health care industry, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
Published
1995

4. US group to test cellular phone-pacemaker link

Subjects
Wireless Telecom Group Inc. -- Research -- 00348648, Cellular telephone equipment industry -- Research, Digital telephone systems -- Health aspects, Pacemaker, Artificial (Heart) -- Research, Business, Health care industry, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
Published
1995

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