Considering a Cardiac Implant? What You Should Know

For some patients with serious heart conditions, a defibrillator (a device that helps the heart do its job) can be lifesaving. As with all medical interventions, however, there are benefits and risks. You may have heard about recent studies that report increased rates of infections in patients who've had one of these devices surgically implanted.

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500