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LifeBeat Online is an e-newsletter. It was created to help people with cardiac devices live full, active lives. We provide cardiac news, health tips, and more.

Devices and Remote Monitoring Help Family Return to Normal Activities

With three family members who have defibrillators, an Idaho family shows that not everything has changed for them.

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Pacemaker Patient Rises to the Ironman Challenge

When she received her first pacemaker as a high school senior, Julia Engel was told it would best if she didn’t run. But Julia—and pacemakers—have come a long way.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack, and Heart Failure: What's the Difference?

You've probably heard these terms many times, but did you know they mean different things? Here's your chance to better understand these conditions and see—through user-friendly animations—exactly how they differ.

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What You Should Know About Anti-Theft Systems

Several LifeBeat Online readers asked whether they should avoid the security systems they see in stores, libraries, and other public places. Here's information to help you understand and avoid problems.

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From Victim to Survivor:
Heart Failure Journeys

From Victim to Survivor: Heart Failure Journeys follows seven individuals with heart failure. In-depth interviews with these patients, their families, and their health care professionals describe how debilitating heart failure can be, both physically and emotionally.

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