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Bookmark or Share- How Does a Pacemaker Work? - Verywell HealthLearn what pacemakers are and how they work, as well as the signs that your pacemaker needs to be replaced.
- Pacemaker - American Heart AssociationA pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device that helps the heart beat in a regular rhythm. Traditional pacemakers have three parts: a generator, wires (leads) and sensors (electrodes). Some newer pacemakers are wireless.
- Artificial cardiac pacemaker - WikipediaAn artificial cardiac pacemaker, commonly referred to as simply a pacemaker, is an implanted medical device that generates electrical pulses delivered by electrodes to one or more of the chambers of the heart.
- Cardiac Pacemaker > Fact Sheets - Yale MedicineA pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device used to correct a slower-than-normal heart rate (a condition known as bradycardia). It is surgically implanted in a person’s chest or abdomen, where it can send electrical impulses to the heart to help it beat at a steady, healthy rate.
- Living With Your Pacemaker - American Heart AssociationIf you’re living with an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia), your health care professional may have recommended a pacemaker to regulate your heart rate. You should also do your part to help your pacemaker control your heart rate. For example, if medications are a part of your treatment plan, take them as prescribed.
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