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A pacemaker (cardiac pacing device) is a tiny device that is implanted in the chest to support the electrical system of the heart and help control the heartbeat, typically srgery.It is used to control irregular cardiac rhythms and to stop the heart from beating too slowly.

Pacemakers - Working

When it is time to contract, the electrical system of the heart sends signals to each chamber. When the heart's electrical system fails, the chambers may pump in a different order, altering the body's normal blood flow. Pacemakers use electrical impulses to monitor and ensure that the Heart is working properly and distributing blood as needed by the body.

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When do you need a Pacemaker?

  • Chest pain (angina)
  • Tachycardia - fast heartbeat.
  • Bradycardia - slow heartbeat.
  • Irregular Heartbeat (arrhythmia)
  • Heart palpitations: unpleasant heartbeat
  • Shortness of breath.
  • Unexplained dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, or fainting.
  • Unexplained confusion.
  • Swelling

How do Pacemakers work?

The heart has an electrical system that tells all chambers when it's their turn to squeeze. When the heart's electrical system malfunctions, the chambers may pump in a different order, altering the regular blood flow to the body. Pacemakers use electrical impulses to check and ensure that the heart is working properly and that blood is being distributed as needed by the body.

Types of Pacemaker

  • Leadless pacemaker :- A small pacemaker is inserted and attached to an inner wall of your heart as a leadless pacemaker. A wire is not required.
  • Single chamber pacemaker :- A single chamber pacemaker sends electrical impulses to your heart's right ventricle via a single wire.
  • Dual chamber pacemaker: - A dual chamber pacemaker sends electrical impulses to your heart's right ventricle and right atrium to help control the timing of contractions between the chambers.
  • Bi-ventricular pacemaker : - Biventricular pacemaker Cardiac resynchronization therapy is another name for biventricular pacing (CRT). It employs three wires, two of which are connected to your heart's lower chambers (called ventricles) and the third to the right upper chamber (the right atrium)

Before you get a pacemaker, tests are performed.

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).
  • Holter monitoring
  • Echocardiogram.
  • Stress test

Why one advised for Pacemaker

  • When the heartbeat is not working properly for the body, a pacemaker is recommended to control the heartbeat or electrical conduction of the heart..
  • If your heartbeat is slow and you have had a heart attack, a temporary pacemaker may be recommended for you.
  • Heart Attack
  • A Surgery
  • Medication Overuse
  • Where there is a chance of returning to normalcy.
  • A Permanent Pacemaker is advised when.
  • Continuous or chronic slow irregular heartbeat
  • There is a Heart Failure condition.

Risks after Procedure

  • Infection where the device is implanted
  • Swelling, bruising, or bleeding near the pacemaker.
  • Blood clots (thromboembolism)
  • Damage to blood vessels
  • Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
  • Hemothorax