As cardiac defibrillators become more commonplace in public spaces, some people are even buying the expensive devices for their home.

A defibrillator that was recalled by its manufacturer could deliver random shocks to the heart, a class action lawsuit alleges.

Automated external defibrillators are easy to use but need routine maintenance to work properly to save a life.

Women who have defibrillators implanted for heart problems are more likely to develop complications than men, a Canadian study suggests.