Pacemakers
An artificial pacemaker, which is very small and
battery-operated, is used in some situations where the normal heart
rhythm is disturbed. A pacemaker consists of a pulse generator
(battery box), surgically inserted just beneath the skin by your
collarbone, and electrical leads that connect the pulse generator
to the tissues inside the heart.
If your doctor has suggested that you have a pacemaker fitted,
it is because the electrical pathway of your heart has changed
so that the regular beating of your heart is
altered.
Patients with the following conditions may be offered a
pacemaker:
All people with pacemakers and other implanted cardiac devices
need regular monitoring to ensure the device is working correctly.
Device follow-up can be done in person or via remote monitoring
equipment if suitable.
To see what is involved with an in-person follow-up appointment,
please watch the video link below.
Useful information
http://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/treatment/pacemakers.aspx
