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The world’s first wireless pacemaker totally implanted in the heart, as part of the Leadless II Clinical Trial available through Scripps.
News Releases | April 22, 2014

Scripps is First in Region to Implant Wireless Cardiac Pacemaker

Scripps Health became the first health care provider in Southern California to implant the investigational Nanostim leadless pacemaker.
Cardiologist, Dr. Douglas Gibson, from Scripps Clinic discusses how CPR can be the difference between life and death for somebody .
Scripps in the News | March 25, 2014

CPR: Lifesaving Technique

Dr. Gibson of Scripps Clinic tells the U-T San Diego how CPR can be the difference between life and death.
Cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Feb. 19, the LINQ™ ICM from Medtronic is approximately one-third the size of an AAA battery.
News Releases | February 23, 2014

Scripps Clinic First to Implant Miniature Cardiac Monitor

Learn more about the world’s smallest implantable cardiac monitoring device, which Scripps Green Hospital was the first hospital in the U.S. to implant.
Patient Stories | February 13, 2014

Scripps Encinitas Heart Attack Survivor Says Goodbye to Dad and Hello to Life

Learn about Cory Crommett, who is passionate about community involvement in Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, where he received care for a heart attack.
Scripps Cardiologist, Martin Charlat, MD, discusses the importance of getting immediate medical attention if you or a loved one is having a cardiac episode.
Scripps in the News | February 10, 2014

Minutes Matter in Heart Attack Treatment

The first few minutes after a heart attack can make a big difference. Learn about heart attack prevention and treatments on Feb. 20 from Martin Charlat, MD.
Scripps in the News | February 3, 2014

Scripps' Eric Topol Named Chief Medical Advisor for AT&T

AT&T appointed Scripps cardiologist Eric Topol, MD, its chief medical advisor, part of their effort to move into the health care information technology sector.
Scripps in the News | January 5, 2014

A Veteran Doctor's Final Rounds

After 53 years with Scripps Health, Dr. Carson closed his medical practice on Jan. 1, 2014. This iconic figure was recently profiled by the U-T San Diego.
ZIO patch, a small adhesive wireless device, designed to detect abnormal and potentially dangerous heart rhythms, was tested by Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI).
News Releases | January 1, 2014

Patch Outperforms Holter for Prolonged Heart Rhythm Tracking

Scripps heart care research finds adhesive chest-mounted wireless device does a better job detecting abnormal heart rhythms than traditional Holter harness.
Scripps in the News | November 24, 2013

Scripps Green Hospital Listed Among 50 Top U.S. Hospitals for Heart Care

Scripps Green Hospital was ranked among the top 15 “Teaching Hospitals With Cardiovascular Residency Programs” by Truven Health Analytics in their annual study.
Scripps in the News | November 19, 2013

Scripps Cardiologist Discusses New Statin Guidelines on CNN

Scripps cardiologist Eric Topol, MD, joined CNN’s “Piers Morgan Live” program to discuss new guidelines on when to take a statin drug for cholesterol.