Dr. Brian Olshansky answers the question: 'Welding With A Pacemaker?' — -- Question: I have heard that welding and pacemakers do not go together. Can I still go near someone who is welding?

A pacemaker can greatly improve daily life, and many people can return to normal life quickly. However, it is important to maintain the device and be aware of certain lifestyle changes. A pacemaker is ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I recently had to get a pacemaker and would like to know as much about them as possible. Dear Reader: Shame on your surgeon for not answering all your questions before the surgery was ...

Pacemaker implantation is a procedure that helps regulate irregular heart rhythms. The common conditions leading to the procedure in women differ from those in men. Following pacemaker implantation, ...