Jun 4, 2025 · A pacemaker is a device used to control an irregular heart rhythm. A pacemaker has flexible wires called leads. The wires are placed in one or more chambers of the heart. …

Jul 11, 2025 · A cardiologist explains how pacemakers work, the conditions they treat and signs that you may need one.

Oct 29, 2024 · A 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 …

Sep 23, 2024 · A pacemaker is a small device that helps regulate heart rate and rhythm by sending electrical impulses to the heart muscle. Learn how it works.

Oct 9, 2025 · A pacemaker is used for long-term correction of a too-slow heartbeat (arrhythmia) or temporarily, such as after open-heart surgery. Implanting a pacemaker is considered a …

A pacemaker, also known as an artificial cardiac pacemaker, is an implanted medical device that generates electrical pulses delivered by electrodes to one or more of the chambers of the heart.

What is a pacemaker? A pacemaker is composed of three parts: a pulse generator, one or more leads, and an electrode on each lead. A pacemaker signals the heart to beat when the …

Jul 9, 2025 · Read on to learn more about pacemaker surgery, types of pacemakers and how a pacemaker can improve your heart health.

May 21, 2024 · The pacemaker monitors the heart’s rhythm and if it detects certain abnormalities, it will generate an electric impulse so the heart can beat with a normal rhythm. For many …

Jul 14, 2024 · A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device. This device senses when your heart is beating too slowly. It sends a signal to your heart that makes your heart beat at the …