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Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls

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By Randy Dotinga
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- Two new surveys suggest that many heart patients with implanted devices aren't aware of recent recalls and don't understand the dangers they might face.


     
     
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New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices

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By Ed Edelson
EmpowHer's HealthDay Reporter

THURSDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- New guidelines for implanted heart devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators emphasize that they're just one aspect of cardiac care.