Are there different kinds of pacemakers ?
There are numerous different types of pacemakers and a variety or different pacemaker manufacturers. At Florida Electrophysiology Associates, we utilize pacemakers from the industry leaders Medtronic and Guidant. Although many other companies manufacture pacemakers (and we are continually approached by them to use their products), reliability and the ability to have the unit serviced once implanted are critical in our view. Pacers we implant can generally be checked anywhere in the free world and throughout the United States. Many of our patients are “snow-birds” and an off-brand pacemaker would require checking only in specific metropolitan locations. True, second tier company pacemakers are generally less costly; but we believe it’s Ok to put regular unleaded in your car – but exclusively use premium in our patients hearts. Aside from the different manufacturers, there are multiple different models and types of pacemakers. Pacers can be made to pace only a single chamber of the heart
