Machines in Our Hearts: The Cardiac Pacemaker, the Implantable Defibrillator, and American Health Care

Examines the evolution of cardiac rhythm management, primarily focusing on the pacemaker and implantable defibrillator (ICD). It traces their invention, design improvements, and market introduction, highlighting the collaborative efforts between physicians, engineers, and manufacturers. The sources also shed light on the challenges of technological adoption, the role of regulatory bodies like the FDA, and the shifting economic and professional landscapes that influenced the widespread use and continued innovation of these life-saving medical devices.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Machines-Our-Hearts-Implantable-Defibrillator-ebook/dp/B07DFRB48T?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XG8sYu0_J1exdJGCNZer3A.esaDo92Er5-pD78TkVihIhssXs_eoO4zF485UwIu7oY&dib_tag=AUTHOR&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=ba44fd8954a24219ae6263bf411ade98&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/