A pacemaker sends information about the device and your heart electronically to your health team’s office. A pacemaker's battery typically lasts 5 to 15 years. When the battery stops working, you need surgery to replace it. The surgery to change a pacemaker's battery is often quicker than the first surgery to place the device.
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.
A pacemaker is a device a heart doctor can put in your chest to improve your heart rate and rhythm. Learn about the different types.
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).
A pacemaker, also known as an artificial cardiac pacemaker, is an implanted medical device that generates electrical pulses delivered by electrodes to one or more of the chambers of the heart. Each pulse causes the targeted chamber (s) to contract and pump blood, [3] thus regulating the function of the electrical conduction system of the heart. The primary purpose of a pacemaker is to maintain ...
You might only need a pacemaker for a while, like when you're healing from surgery. If you have a heart condition, you might need a pacemaker for life. This article discusses how pacemakers work, when they are used, how they are placed, and how to tell if there's a problem with your pacemaker.
A cardiologist explains what you need to know about pacemakers, including when they are needed and what to consider when you have one.