What is a Pacemaker?
A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device implanted under the skin to help regulate abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It sends electrical impulses to the heart to ensure it beats at a normal rate and rhythm, preventing slow heartbeats (bradycardia) or irregular rhythms.
Why is a Pacemaker Needed?
A pacemaker is recommended for:
✔️ Bradycardia – Abnormally slow heart rate leading to dizziness or fainting.
✔️ Heart block – A condition where electrical signals in the heart are delayed or blocked.
✔️ Heart failure – Certain types of pacemakers (CRT) can improve heart function.
✔️ Post-heart attack – To prevent dangerous rhythm disturbances.
✔️ Irregular heartbeats – Helps manage arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation.
✔️ Bradycardia – Abnormally slow heart rate leading to dizziness or fainting.
✔️ Heart block – A condition where electrical signals in the heart are delayed or blocked.
✔️ Heart failure – Certain types of pacemakers (CRT) can improve heart function.
✔️ Post-heart attack – To prevent dangerous rhythm disturbances.
✔️ Irregular heartbeats – Helps manage arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation.
How is a Pacemaker Implanted?
• A small incision is made near the collarbone.
• Thin wires (leads) are inserted into a vein and guided to the heart chambers.
• The pacemaker device is connected to the leads and placed under the skin.
• The procedure takes about 1-2 hours, and most patients can return home the same day or after a short hospital stay.
• Thin wires (leads) are inserted into a vein and guided to the heart chambers.
• The pacemaker device is connected to the leads and placed under the skin.
• The procedure takes about 1-2 hours, and most patients can return home the same day or after a short hospital stay.
What Can a Pacemaker Do?
📌 Maintain a steady heart rate – Prevents dangerously slow heartbeats.
📌 Improve heart function – Certain pacemakers help coordinate heartbeats in heart failure patients.
📌 Reduce symptoms – Helps alleviate fatigue, dizziness, and fainting.
📌 Prevent complications – Lowers the risk of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest.
🔹 Pacemakers are life-saving devices that improve heart rhythm and enhance overall quality of life.
📌 Improve heart function – Certain pacemakers help coordinate heartbeats in heart failure patients.
📌 Reduce symptoms – Helps alleviate fatigue, dizziness, and fainting.
📌 Prevent complications – Lowers the risk of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest.
🔹 Pacemakers are life-saving devices that improve heart rhythm and enhance overall quality of life.
