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  1. Pacemaker Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

    Oct 9, 2025 · Implanting a pacemaker is considered a minimally invasive procedure. This article discusses pacemaker implantation surgery, its purpose, and some of the risks and contraindications. …

  2. Pacemaker Guide: Implantation, Surgery, and Living With It

    Sep 23, 2024 · A pacemaker is a small device that helps regulate heart rate and rhythm by sending electrical impulses to the heart muscle. Learn how it works.

  3. Pacemaker - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 4, 2025 · Overview A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that prevents the heart from beating too slowly. You need surgery to get a pacemaker. The device is placed under the skin near …

  4. The pacemaker uses wires (leads) to sense your heart’s electrical activity. If needed, electricity travels through the leads to your heart muscle to keep the electric impulse moving.

  5. Pacemaker Insertion - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    A pacemaker is a small electronic device, implanted in the chest to help regulate heart function. Learn more about the procedure and potential risks.

  6. Pacemakers: Surgery, Types and How They Work for Heart Health

    Jul 9, 2025 · Learn what pacemakers are, how they work, who needs them and what to expect after implantation.

  7. Pacemaker implantation - NHS

    Find out what a pacemaker is, how it works, why you might need it, and how it's implanted.

  8. Heart pacemaker - Penn Medicine

    Each pacemaker surgery is done differently, but you can expect the following: Your surgery will be done at a hospital or surgery center. An IV (intravenous) line will be placed in your vein so anesthesia can …

  9. Pacemaker | Conditions & Treatments - UCSF Health

    Learn about pacemaker surgery, the different types available, and how they help manage heart conditions. Understand the procedure and recovery process.

  10. Understanding Pacemaker Implantation - The Heart & Vascular Centre

    Oct 14, 2025 · Discover how pacemaker implantation helps treat slow heart rhythms. Understand the process, recovery, and safety tips.