Pacemakers and Electromagnetic Interference: What You Need to Know
You may have heard that certain devices can impact or interfere with your pacemaker. Any devices emitting strong magnetic fields have the potential to disrupt the electrical signaling of a pacemaker and stop it from working properly. This is electromagnetic...
Understanding Heart Arrhythmias
People can need a pacemaker for several reasons. The most common reason is because of arrhythmia, meaning the heart has an abnormal rhythm—it can beat too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm. There are different types of heart arrhythmias and being...
Life After Pacemaker Implantation: The First Few Weeks
Getting a pacemaker implanted is a life-changing (and life-saving!) experience. That’s because arrhythmia and other heart rhythm issues that once diminished the quality and length of life are now treatable and manageable thanks to high-tech pacing devices. Fully...
Happy 40th Anniversary, ForHearts! Remembering the Milestones of a Milestone Year
This October officially marked ForHearts’ 40th anniversary—October 18 to be exact! Our 40th anniversary year has been a remarkable one, filled with celebrations and accomplishments that have helped to expand our reach and provide even more life-saving pacemakers. Here...
Get Heart Smart at Work! Tips for a Healthier Office on World Heart Day
World Heart Day 2024 is Sunday, September 29. Created by the World Heart Federation in collaboration with the World Health Organization, World Heart Day raises awareness about cardiovascular disease (the world’s leading cause of death) with a focus on inspiring people...
Gear Up for the Annual Drive to Save Lives Charity Golf Tournament
Dust off the clubs because it’s that time of year! Our annual day of teeing off and saving lives is set for October 7 with the 2024 edition of the Drive to Save Lives Golf Tournament at the Carrollwood Country Club. This year, we are celebrating 40 years of ForHearts...
International Day of Charity: Saving Hearts, One Pacemaker at a Time
Want to be a powerful force for good on a global scale? Charity is the most powerful tool you have. Both personal acts of charity (generous help and kindness given freely to those in need) and non-profit charities (the philanthropic organizations providing charity)...
The Life-Saving Evolution of Pacemaker Technology: From Early Inventions to Global Impact
An estimated 1.43 million pacemakers were implanted worldwide in 2023 alone. These advanced cardiac devices have come a long way since the earliest inventions and understandings of heart rhythm and cardiac pacing. Let us explore the incredible journey of the pacemaker...
The Truth About Navigating Everyday Activities With a Pacemaker
Arrhythmia and other heart rhythm issues that once diminished the quality and length of life are now treatable and manageable thanks to high-tech and highly impactful pacing devices. After living with the physical limitations of a heart rhythm disorder, as well as the...
How Lowering Stress Can Improve Heart Health
We have all been there—palms sweating, heart pounding, and the feeling of your blood pressure rising. You are stressed, and your body is reacting to it. We all have those stressful life moments to navigate, but if you are living in a constant state of stress, this can...