Heart devices 'no benefit to women'

A device that is commonly used to correct a dangerously fast heartbeat may not have the same benefits for women as for men, according to new research. It shows that, unlike men, women with heart problems may not live longer if they have one of these devices. What do we know already? An implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) is a small device that can be put into your chest to help correct irregular heart rhythms. If your heart starts beating abnormally, the device uses an electric impulse to shock it back into a normal rhythm. ICDs are a common treatment for people with heart failure who are at risk of getting a dangerously fast heartbeat. Studies show that people are less likely to die suddenly from heart problems if they have a defibrillator put in. However, some experts have questioned whether women with heart failure get the...

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