NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Pacemaker
Facts About Pacemaker
Written for patients and caregivers, this easy to read fact sheet explains this important device, which is placed under the skin of your chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms. This device uses electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate. Pacemakers are used to treat heart rhythms that are too slow, fast, or irregular. A pacemaker can help a person who has an abnormal heart rhythm resume a more active lifestyle. Describes the type of patients who need pacemakers, how they are inserted, and other essential information. Contains links to other online resources.