How Is a Pacemaker Inserted?
Main Parts of a Pacemaker A pacemaker is a device that uses electrical impulses to ensure a regular beating of the heart. It consists of a generator and a single or multiple wires called leads. The generator, also referred to as a battery, sends out the current for the heartbeat. The leads are wired to the heart and deliver the electricity. Need for a Pacemaker The human heart has a natural pacemaker, but in cases in which the heart has suffered damage, that natural pacemaker may not be functioning at all or not regulating the heartbeat well enough. When the heart beats too slow to sustain the body, a pacemaker is installed to correct the condition, known as Bradycardia. Conversely, when the heart beats too fast, a pacemaker will control Tachycardias, a racing heart rhythm. Surgery The surgery is an outpatient procedure. The pacemaker recipient is not to eat or drink the morning of the procedure. The shoulder is cleaned and shaved if necessary. The shoulder is then numbed and receives
