Pacemaker Implantation

Pacemaker implantation is a surgical procedure in which a small device, known as a pacemaker, is placed in the chest to help regulate abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). The device consists of a generator that is typically implanted on the left side of the chest and attached to one or more wires (leads) that are guided through a blood vessel to the heart. These leads send electrical impulses to the heart, helping to maintain a normal heart rate and rhythm. At Revere Health, our cardiology specialists provide expert pacemaker implantation to improve heart function and quality of life for patients with heart rhythm disorders.

How Pacemaker Implantation Works
Generator Placement: A small incision is made on the left side of the chest, where the pacemaker generator is placed just under the skin.
Lead Insertion: Leads (wires) are threaded through a blood vessel, typically the subclavian vein, and guided into the heart.
Lead Connection: The leads are connected to the heart tissue, allowing the pacemaker to monitor and regulate the heart’s rhythm by sending electrical impulses when needed.
Programming: After the pacemaker is implanted, it is programmed to meet the patient’s specific heart rate and rhythm needs, ensuring the device functions optimally.

Why Pacemaker Implantation is Needed
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate): A pacemaker is often used when the heart beats too slowly, causing dizziness, fatigue, or fainting.
Heart Block: This condition occurs when electrical signals are delayed or blocked as they travel through the heart, requiring a pacemaker to maintain a regular rhythm.
Heart Failure: In some cases, pacemakers can be used to improve heart function in patients with heart failure by coordinating the heart’s contractions.

Benefits of Pacemaker Implantation
Restores Normal Heart Rhythm: A pacemaker helps maintain a steady heart rate, preventing dangerous slowdowns or irregular rhythms.
Improves Quality of Life: By regulating the heart rate, pacemakers can reduce symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath, allowing patients to return to normal activities.
Minimally Invasive Procedure: Pacemaker implantation is a relatively low-risk procedure with a quick recovery time, allowing patients to resume daily activities soon after surgery.

Why Choose Revere Health?
At Revere Health, our experienced cardiologists provide personalized care and advanced techniques for pacemaker implantation, ensuring that each patient receives the best possible treatment for their heart condition.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact Revere Health today.