DCM patient, Greg Ruf, provides an update in his first of several videos about his heart failure to heart transplant journey.
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Recall of 48,000 Boston Scientific pacemakers, CRT-Ps
“The FDA has announced that Boston Scientific is recalling 48,000 INGENIO pacemakers and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps). The recall is due to potential issues when the devices transition to safety mode….” To read the full article, please click here. (Shared from Cardiovascular Business, August 6, 2021)
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The Latest in DCM Genetics Research & Therapies in Development (2021)
Learn about The Latest in DCM Genetics Research & Therapies in Development, including clinical trials and history studies by Tenaya, Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer.
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Stages of Heart Failure
DCM patients and their family members often have questions regarding the stages of Heart Failure. Heart failure is a constellation of signs and symptoms that can be caused by DCM. There are many disease conditions that can cause DCM and other types of cardiomyopathy. Symptom severity of heart failure is classified and categorized by the
Greg Ruf Video Part 4 – CHF and Discussing Heart Transplant
Greg Ruf discusses his congestive heart failure caused by DCM and being placed on the heart transplant list.
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Update: 28 Apple Products that May Interfere with Medical Devices
This article is a follow-up to our most recent article regarding the potential for Apple devices to interfere with medical devices. On June 25, 2021, Apple released an updated list of its products that may interfere with medical devices, stating: “Under certain conditions, magnets and electromagnetic fields may interfere with medical devices… For example, implanted
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Greg Ruf Video Part 3 – DCM Worsening Symptoms
In part 3 of Greg Ruf’s video story, he shares information about his experience with worsening symptoms caused by DCM.
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Major DCM Genetics Research Being Conducted at OSU’s Wexner Medical Center
Major research is being conducted on the genetics of DCM right in our own backyard. Researchers at the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine classified 19 genes associated with DCM. DCM Foundation board member, Dr. Ray Hershberger, was involved in the research and said, “This was a great example of
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A DCM Patient Journey – Part 2 – Managing DCM Symptoms after Diagnosis
Greg Ruf, DCM patient, explains “Managing and Measuring DCM Symptoms After Diagnosis”
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An Important Update on Apple iPhone Interference with IEDs
As we reported back in February, newer models of smartphones, such as the iPhone 12, can interfere with the operation of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) if the phone is placed in close proximity to the device or over the device. As per the latest study referenced below, “Magnet wireless charging is being utilized increasingly
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