Pacemaker implantation

Pacemaker Implantation

Normally, the human heart beats 60 to 90 times per minute. However, various heart rhythm and conduction disorders may cause the heart to beat too slowly or too quickly. When the heart rate is insufficient, blood cannot deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to the brain and other vital organs. In such cases, pacemaker implantation is often required.

A pacemaker is a small, thin, battery-powered implantable electronic device that detects when the heart beats irregularly or too slowly. It then sends electrical impulses to the heart to regulate and maintain an appropriate heart rate and rhythm.

About the procedure:

Modern pacemakers weigh as little as 25 grams. These devices are implanted beneath the skin, and electrical impulses are typically transmitted through leads inserted via major blood vessels and connected to the heart and the device implanted under the skin.

Who is this procedure suitable for?

Pacemaker implantation is recommended when a cardiologist, after assessing the nature of the patient's heart rhythm and conduction disorders as well as the progression of the condition, determines that other methods can no longer effectively increase the heart rate.

Before the procedure:

During the pre-procedure consultation, our clinic’s cardiologist will perform the necessary examinations and assess the patient’s overall health condition.

Before the procedure, please follow your doctor's instructions carefully to ensure the best possible outcome.

During the procedure:

This procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia, numbing only the area where the incision is made. The pacemaker is implanted beneath the skin in the clavicular (collarbone) region. Leads are then guided through the major blood vessels into the heart's atria or ventricles, where their tips are secured to the inner wall of the heart. The procedure typically takes about 1 hour.

After the procedure:

Following pacemaker implantation, patients typically remain in the hospital for approximately 3 days.

After the pacemaker implantation procedure, your doctor will provide you with instructions regarding further treatment, follow-up care, and recovery.