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What is referred to as a cardiac pacemaker?

What should you know about it?

A pacemaker is a small device used to help control an abnormal heartbeat. When your heart beats too fast, too slow, or unevenly, the pacemaker sends gentle electrical signals to keep it beating at a steady, healthy pace. It can also help the heart’s chambers work together better, especially in people with heart failure, so the heart can pump blood more effectively.

types of pacemakers

What are the different types of pacemakers based on leads?

Depending on the requirement, you might have one of the following types of pacemakers.

Single chamber pacemaker:

Pacemakers are classified based on the number of leads (wires or “leaves”) connected to the heart:

Single-lead pacemaker

Has one lead, typically connected to the right ventricle and carries electrical impulses to the right ventricle of your heart.

Dual-lead pacemaker

Has two leads, one in the right atrium and one in the right ventricle. It helps coordinate the timing of both chambers.

Triple-lead (biventricular) pacemaker

Has three leads and is used for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in patients with heart failure.

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Diagnostic procedures

What are the diagnostic procedures to determine the need for a pacemaker?

Before the doctor decides if you need a pacemaker, you’ll have several tests done to find the cause of your irregular heartbeat.

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Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

This quick and painless test measures the electrical activity of the heart. Electrodes are placed on the chest, arms, and legs. Wires connect the electrodes to a machine that displays the ECG. An ECG can show if the heart is beating too fast, too slow, or not at all.

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Holter monitoring

A Holter monitor is a small, wearable device that keeps track of the heart’s rhythm. Your doctor may want you to wear a Holter monitor for 1 to 3 days. During that time, the device records all of your heartbeats.

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Echocardiogram

This noninvasive test uses sound waves to produce images of the heart’s size, structure, and motion. Also, this is one of the common tests that assist in diagnosing several heart-related conditions.

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Stress test

Some heart problems occur only during exercise. For a stress test, an electrocardiogram is taken before and immediately after walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike. Sometimes, a stress test is done along with echocardiography.

procedures involved in pacemaker implantation

What is the procedure that is involved in pacemaker implantation?

Pacemaker implantations are usually done under local anesthesia to numb the area of the incision. The procedure that involves pacemaker implant surgery in Coimbatore include:

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What are the precautions to follow after a pacemaker surgery?

It’s unlikely that your pacemaker would stop working properly because of electrical interference. Still, you’ll need to take a few precautions:

Cellphones

It’s safe to talk on a cellphone, but keep your cellphone at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) away from your pacemaker. Don’t keep your phone in a shirt pocket. When talking on your phone, hold it to the ear opposite the side where your pacemaker is implanted.

Security systems

Passing through an airport metal detector won’t interfere with your pacemaker, although the metal in the pacemaker could sound the alarm. But avoid lingering near or leaning against a metal detection system.

Medical equipment

Make sure all your doctors and dentists know you have a pacemaker. Certain medical procedures, such as magnetic resonance imaging, CT scans, cancer radiation treatment, and gallstones could interfere with your pacemaker.

Power-generating equipment

Stand at least 2 feet (61 centimeters) from welding equipment, high-voltage transformers, or motor-generator systems. If you work around such equipment, ask your cardiologist about arranging a test in your workplace.

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FAQs

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Pacemaker surgery is usually a minor procedure that takes between one and two hours to complete. There is no need for open-heart surgery because the pacemaker is put beneath the skin of the chest.
It has the potential to be a game-changing treatment for heart conditions like arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats. The placement of a pacemaker in the chest necessitates minimal surgery. Although the surgery is generally safe, there are certain dangers, such as damage near the insertion site.
A cardiac pacemaker, which regulates the heart’s rhythm, can often remove the symptoms of bradycardia and its associated problems. It is common for people to have more energy and suffer less shortness of breath as a result of this practice. A pacemaker, on the other hand, is not a panacea for the condition. It will not slow down or prevent heart disease, and it will not stop heart attacks from occurring.
You’ve been told you have bradycardia. If you take your pulse and notice that your heart rate is slower than 60 beats per minute on occasion, this does not mean you have bradycardia. However, if your doctor has performed testing and determined that you have bradycardia, you may require a pacemaker to keep your heart in a healthy rhythm.
Pacemakers generally have a span of 6-10 years depending on the type of pacemaker, although after these mentioned years you may only need to replace the battery, replacing a pacemaker is generally not required. Ensure to talk to your doctor to know when to change the battery and in case you need a replacement of pacemaker.
Yes, MRI-compatible pacemakers are now widely available and offered at every hospital. These pacemakers are specially designed to allow patients to safely undergo MRI scans, which are often necessary for diagnosis of other conditions.

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