Medical Services

A pacemaker implantation is a medical operation used to control irregular cardiac beats, thereby guaranteeing a constant pulse. Patients should especially follow it if they have bradycardia (slow heart rate) or heart block, where the heart fails to effectively send electrical signals.
During the operation, a small battery-operated device typically inserts under the skin at the collarbone. Thin, insulated cables called leads link the pacemaker to the heart; they track the electrical activity of the heart and provide pulses as needed. Highly sophisticated modern pacemakers may change heart rate depending on physical activity level.
Usually carried out under local anaesthesia with light sedation, the insertion technique is minimally intrusive. Many times, patients return home within a day and pick up regular activities a few weeks later. Though rare, problems could include allergic reactions, lead displacement, or infection.
By eliminating dyspnoea, tiredness, and fainting spells brought on by irregular heartbeats, a pacemaker greatly increases quality of life. Regular follow-up guarantees the best device performance; most pacemakers survive 7–15 years before replacement is required. As cardiac technology develops, pacemakers keep improving heart health and lifetime for millions of people around.