Byron Black, 69, was executed Tuesday despite warnings that his defibrillator could cause pain. Witnesses say he cried out, “It’s hurting so bad.” Christina Coulter has been a Staff Writer covering ...

A Tennessee prisoner, who complained of pain as witnesses said he showed signs of distress during his execution this week, was not shocked by his implanted heart device as he died, his lawyer said ...

*UPDATE: Davidson County Chancellor Russell T. Perkins on July 22 modified his ruling, allowing the state of Tennessee to deactivate inmate Byron Black's heart device as early as possible on the ...

Relevant risk for interaction seen with cardiac implantable electronic devices; no signs of cardiac damage seen during testing. HealthDay News — When applied to cardiac implantable electronic devices ...

Tennessee can move forward with next week's scheduled execution of a condemned man with a defibrillator after the state's highest court ruled the heart device does not need to be deactivated before he ...

Philadelphia, April 9, 2025 – Research has found that handheld electro-shockers commonly used for self defense can potentially interact with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as ...

Research has found that handheld electro-shockers commonly used for self defense can potentially interact with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers, putting individuals at ...