Pacemaker

What are Pacemakers used for?

Normally, the signal for a heartbeat begins in your heart's sinus node, the body's natural pacemaker, located in the upper portion of your heart's right atrium. From the sinus node, the signal normall....

What are Pacemakers?

A pacemaker is an implanted device that regulates your heartbeat electronically.It monitors your heart's rhythm and, when necessary, it generates a painless electric impulse, that triggers a heartbeat....

What risks are involved with Pacemakers?

The placement of pacemakers generally is safe. However, as with any invasive procedure, complications can occur. These include: Infection Excessive bleeding Perforation of the heart muscle Stro....

Pacemakers: When to seek medical advice?

After your surgery, contact your doctor immediately if: The area around your incision becomes red, swollen, hot or painful. The edges of your incision leak blood or pus. A suture pops open, and t....