PACEMAKER

This study tested whether mailing a simple postcard to patients with heart devices (like pacemakers or defibrillators) that had lost remote monitoring connection could help them reconnect. Over 1,300 VA patients received either a tailored postcard with tips or no postcard. The go…

This study tested whether colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used for gout, can prevent new-onset atrial fibrillation and the need for a permanent pacemaker in people undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI). About 120 older adults with severe aortic stenosis w…

This study tested whether a 15-minute talk with a clinical pharmacist helps people manage pain after getting a pacemaker. The pharmacist gave personalized advice on medications, side effects, and when to take pills. 60 adults who had pacemaker surgery took part. The study looked …

This study looked at 60 people with different types of pacemakers to see how the device affects their arm function, balance, physical activity, fear of movement, and quality of life. Researchers measured things like hand strength, walking speed, and daily living tasks. The goal w…

This study tested whether mailing informational postcards to patients with heart devices (like pacemakers or defibrillators) who had lost remote monitoring connection would help them reconnect. Over 2,700 patients from VA hospitals took part. The goal was to see if a simple remin…