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Most people have very few limitations, if any. The procedure to implant a pacemaker is considered minor surgery. It can usually be done using local anesthesia. Your doctor will make a small incision in your chest wall just below your collarbone. The doctor puts the leads in a vein and threads them to the heart. Then your doctor connects the leads to the pacemaker. Your doctor programs the pacemaker and then puts it in your chest and closes the incision.
You may be able to see a little bump under the skin where the pacemaker is placed. Some pacemakers don't have leads that connect to the heart. These leadless pacemakers are placed directly inside the heart. To implant a leadless pacemaker, the doctor uses a thin tube called a catheter. The pacemaker is placed inside the catheter. He or she puts the catheter into a blood vessel in your groin. You will get a shot to numb the skin where the catheter goes in. Then the doctor moves the catheter through the blood vessel to a lower chamber of your heart.
The doctor moves the pacemaker out of the catheter. He or she attaches the pacemaker to the heart tissue. Then the catheter is removed from your body. Most people spend the night in the hospital, just to make sure that the device is working and that there are no problems from the surgery. But sometimes the procedure is done as an outpatient procedure, which means you don't need to stay overnight in the hospital. There are several risks to getting a pacemaker. But risks vary for each person.
And risks vary based on the type of pacemaker you get. The chance of most problems is low. The procedure to implant a pacemaker is safe, and most people do well afterward. Afterward, you will see your doctor regularly to get your pacemaker checked and to make sure you don't have any problems. During the procedure. If problems happen during the procedure, doctors likely can fix them right away.
Examples include:. After the procedure. Problems after the procedure can be minor, like mild pain, or serious, like an infection. But your doctor can solve most of these problems. And most people do not have long-term issues with their pacemakers. Daily precautions. You'll need to use certain electric devices with caution. Some electric devices have a strong electromagnetic field.
This field can keep your pacemaker from working right for a short time. Check with your doctor about what you need to avoid and what you need to keep a short distance away from your pacemaker. Many household and office electronics do not affect your pacemaker. These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers.
They may be helpful as you make important health decisions. I have a hard time getting my chores done around the house or going grocery shopping. I get really short of breath after walking for a few minutes. My doctor says a pacemaker could help me feel better. My doctor says my heart rate is slow. But I can still work and take my daily walks with no problem. I'm not ready to get a pacemaker. I'll keep taking my medicine and following my diet.
I get dizzy sometimes, and my doctor says I have a slow heart rate that could lead to serious problems. She says a pacemaker can help keep that from happening. It's minor surgery, so I'm choosing the pacemaker. I'm not very active, and I'm really afraid of surgery and of having something mechanical in my body. I don't want to get a pacemaker. Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts.
Think about what matters most to you in this decision, and show how you feel about the following statements. I don't want to take a chance that something could go wrong during surgery. Now that you've thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which way you are leaning right now.
How sure do you feel right now about your decision? Here's a record of your answers. You can use it to talk with your doctor or loved ones about your decision. If I get a pacemaker, I still need to follow a healthy lifestyle. A pacemaker may help symptoms caused by my heart rate problem.
Are you clear about which benefits and side effects matter most to you? Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Author: Healthwise Staff. Medical Review: E. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.
Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Updated visitor guidelines. Get the facts. Your pacemaker sends information to your doctor, including your heart rate and rhythm, how your pacemaker is working, and how much battery life is left.
Your pacemaker's battery should last 5 to 15 years. When the battery stops working, you'll need surgery to replace it.
The procedure to change your pacemaker's battery is often quicker and requires less recovery time than the procedure to implant your pacemaker. If you have a pacemaker and become terminally ill with a condition unrelated to your heart, such as cancer, it's possible that your pacemaker could prolong your life.
Doctors and researchers vary in their opinions about turning off a pacemaker in end-of-life situations. Talk to your doctor if you have a pacemaker and are concerned about turning it off. You may also want to talk to family members or another person designated to make medical decisions for you about what you'd like to do in end-of-life care situations. Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions. Pacemaker care at Mayo Clinic.
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview A pacemaker is a small device that's placed implanted in your chest to help control your heartbeat.
A pacemaker is also called a cardiac pacing device. Cardiac resynchronization therapy. The heart's conduction system Open pop-up dialog box Close. The heart's conduction system The heart's natural pacemaker — the sinus node — produces electrical signals that prompt your heart to beat. Pacemaker Open pop-up dialog box Close. Pacemaker A pacemaker is a device used to control an abnormal heart rhythm. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter.
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