What is a permanent pacemaker?

Permanent pacemaker is an electronic device that is permanently implanted into a person's chest to help regulate its heart rhythm. In general, it is surgically implanted in people who had heart problems such as arrhythmias or heart attacks. There are three types of permanent pacemakers and, depending on the state of man, his cardiologist determines which type is necessary. After one has one of these devices implanted, it is necessary to avoid several things to ensure that the device does not work. These wires are called conductors and electrodes at the ends are responsible for supplying small electric shocks that stimulate the heart to pump. The case is usually made of material that does not cause problems in the body, such as the immune system that tries to refuse. Modern pacemakers are often produced. When they were first introduced, some of these devices were connected to the wall to recharge. Over time, howeverost. Most permanent pacemakers are often used by a lithium battery. There is also a sensor inside that monitors the patient's heart rhythm and a device that produces small electrical pulses.

The permanent insertion of the pacemaker includes a small cut on the upper chest of the patient, usually just below the collarbone. Under the skin and fat for pacemaker is made of pocket. Surgeons must find the main vein, usually a subclavian vein to implant wires and electrodes. This vein is then pierced and through a small camera, the lead is led through it, into the heart.

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end of each lead is impantized to one of the chambers of the heart and the other end is attached to the permanent pacemaker. This device is then tested by a cardiologist to ensure that it works properly. Cardiceker is tucked into a pocket made in the chest and everything is sewn. In general, this procedure does not last longer than an hour or two.

oneThe cardiac card has only one lead, which is inserted only into one of the chambers of the heart. The dual chamber pacemaker is a bit more expensive, but it is assumed that it mimics the natural heart rhythm more efficiently. These pacemakers have two lines, each of which is placed in a different chamber of heart. Another type of pacemaker is the pacemaker responding to the rate. This device is able to adjust the patient's heart rhythm in relation to the amount of physical activity that is currently being performed.

Several months after surgery, the patient is often recommended against using his arm or shoulder or participate in Vigorus activity. Then his cardiologist will often be recommended to keep from high voltage areas, strong magnetic fields and radiation, because any of them can cause a constant pacemaker not working. Cell phones are considered safe if they are held far from the area that the pacemaker has been implanted.

When a pacemaker of faultsy, the patient may feel a change in his heart rhythm or dizziness. If one of these symptoms occurs, it should move a few feet back and check your pulse. If it does not return to normal within minutes, emergency medical treatment may be required.