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- Pacemaker - Mayo Clinic
A pacemaker is a device used to control an irregular heart rhythm A pacemaker has flexible wires called leads The wires are placed in one or more chambers of the heart They deliver electrical signals to fix the heart rate Some newer pacemakers don't need wires
- Pacemaker: Types, Procedure, Precautions, and More - Healthline
What is a pacemaker? A pacemaker is an electric medical device that’s generally about the size of a matchbox A surgeon implants it under your skin to help manage irregular heartbeats
- Pacemaker - American Heart Association
A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device that helps the heart beat in a regular rhythm Traditional pacemakers have three parts: a generator, wires (leads) and sensors (electrodes)
- Pacemaker (for the Heart): Surgery, Types What It Is
A pacemaker is a device implanted in your body to deliver electrical pulses to your heart They can improve quality of life and prevent life-threatening problems
- 17 Things You Cant Do With a Pacemaker - Verywell Health
Certain devices and activities can interfere with your pacemaker Learn what to avoid and what precautions you should take if you have a pacemaker
- Pacemaker Guide: Implantation, Surgery, and Living With It
A pacemaker is a small device that helps regulate heart rate and rhythm by sending electrical impulses to the heart muscle Learn how it works
- Cardiac Pacemaker gt; Fact Sheets gt; Yale Medicine
A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device used to correct a slower-than-normal heart rate (a condition known as bradycardia) It is surgically implanted in a person’s chest or abdomen, where it can send electrical impulses to the heart to help it beat at a steady, healthy rate
- Pacemaker implantation - NHS
A pacemaker is a small device about the size of a matchbox or smaller that weighs 20 to 50g It consists of a pulse generator, which has a battery and a tiny computer circuit, and 1 or more wires known as pacing leads, which attach to your heart
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