Pacemaker/Defibrillator Management

Pacemaker and defibrillator management involves ongoing monitoring and adjustments to ensure that these devices function optimally for your specific heart condition. Pacemakers and defibrillators help regulate abnormal heart rhythms and improve overall heart function. At Revere Health, your doctor will determine whether demand pacing or rate-responsive pacing is best suited for your needs, ensuring that the device works effectively to maintain your heart’s rhythm and prevent complications.

Types of Pacemaker/Defibrillator Pacing
Demand Pacing: This type of pacemaker activates only when your heart rate drops below a preset level. It helps maintain a consistent heart rate by sending electrical impulses to the heart when needed.
Rate-Responsive Pacing: This pacemaker adjusts your heart rate based on your physical activity or body’s needs, increasing or decreasing the pacing rate as you exercise or rest.

Pacemaker/Defibrillator Management Includes:
Regular Check-ups: Routine evaluations to ensure your device is working properly and make any necessary adjustments.
Remote Monitoring: Some pacemakers and defibrillators allow for remote monitoring, where your doctor can check your device’s status without you needing to visit the office.
Battery Management: Monitoring the battery life of the device to schedule replacement before it runs low.
Device Programming: Customizing settings to optimize your heart’s performance based on your activity level and health needs.

Conditions Treated
Bradycardia: A slow heart rate that can benefit from demand pacing to maintain a normal rhythm.
Heart Failure: Patients with heart failure may use defibrillators to prevent sudden cardiac arrest and pacemakers to improve heart function.
Arrhythmias: Abnormal heart rhythms that are too slow, too fast, or irregular can be regulated through pacing or defibrillation.

Benefits of Pacemaker/Defibrillator Management
Improved Heart Function: Proper pacing helps your heart maintain a regular rhythm, improving circulation and overall heart health.
Increased Safety: Defibrillators can intervene during life-threatening arrhythmias, delivering a shock to restore normal heart rhythm.
Personalized Care: Your doctor tailors device settings to fit your specific health needs, whether you need a pacemaker for steady pacing or a defibrillator for sudden rhythm correction.

Why Choose Revere Health?
Our cardiology team provides expert pacemaker and defibrillator management, ensuring that your device functions optimally and that you receive personalized care to maintain heart health.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Revere Health today.