GLOBAL ALERT! The Unseen Threat: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Implantable Medical Devices Pose Life-or-Death Risk

A permanent pacemaker (PPM), a medical device implanted under the skin, controls abnormal heart rhythms by means of electrical signals directed to the heart muscle. making certain a regular pulse and rhythm. Patients with symptomatic bradycardia, heart block, or other illnesses involving irregular electrical conduction of the heart benefit from this therapy. Although PPM implantation greatly raises life expectancy and enhances quality of life, it has several possible downsides. Pacemaker patients may experience a range of complications, which can be broadly categorized based on their location or nature. These include … Continue reading GLOBAL ALERT! The Unseen Threat: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Implantable Medical Devices Pose Life-or-Death Risk