by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 31, 2018 | Cardiac Devices, Heart Monitors
Heart rhythm problems (“arrhythmias”) are very common, and they cause a wide variety of symptoms. Some people feel their heart beating rapidly, or irregularly, or may notice a flutter or a “skipped” beat. Others have more subtle symptoms like...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 28, 2018 | Cardiac Devices, Pacemakers
Devices that are used to manage heart rhythm problems are also referred to as CRM (cardiac rhythm management) devices, and include pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). Pacemakers are among the most common types of cardiac devices and are used...
by Nicholas Tullo, MD | Jan 27, 2018 | Cardiac Devices, Implantable Defibrillators
The subject of cardiac implantable electronic devices (known as CIEDs) is vastly complicated, and falls under the specialty of the heart rhythm physician or Cardiac Electrophysiologist. Devices used to manage heart rhythm problems are also referred to as CRM (cardiac...
