The pacemaker is a small device that is implanted through a small chest incision which is usually indicated for patients with slow heart rates. One to three wires are threaded through a vein to specific heart chambers. The procedure usually lasts 90 minutes and requires an overnight stay in the hospital. Only light sedation is usually necessary when implanting a pacemaker.
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What is a pacemaker?
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The pacemaker is a small device that is implanted through a small chest incision which is usually indicated for patients with slow heart rates. One to three wires are threaded through a vein to specific heart chambers.
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Woodholme Cardiovascular Associates
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Woodholme Cardiovascular Associates
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