Living With Your Pacemaker - American Heart Association
WEBNov 28, 2022 · Learn tips for living with your pacemaker including checking the device and causes for concern.
Pacemaker - American Heart Association
WEBNov 18, 2022 · 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 sensors (electrodes). Some newer pacemakers are wireless. It produces electrical impulses to help control abnormal heartbeats.
Pacemaker - Professional Heart Daily | American Heart Association
WEBNov 18, 2022 · 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 sensors (electrodes). Some newer pacemakers are wireless. It produces electrical impulses to help control abnormal heartbeats.
Living With Your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
WEBNov 18, 2022 · Living With Your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) You may find living with an ICD scary, especially if you made the decision quickly due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). You need to know that you are not alone or without support.
Implantable Medical Devices - American Heart Association
WEBOct 6, 2023 · Learn about implantable medical devices for those with heart disease, such as left ventricular assist device (LVAD), pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
Recognizing Advanced Heart Failure and Knowing Your Options
WEBJul 12, 2023 · Watch an animation of a pacemaker. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator: An implantable cardioverter defibrillator , or ICD, can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death. It shocks the heart to stop a fatal irregular heartbeat …
Devices that May Interfere with ICDs and Pacemakers
WEBNov 28, 2022 · In general, consumer appliances and electronics don’t affect the performance of ICDs and pacemakers. On rare occasions, some of these devices may inhibit pacemakers by a single beat. But the pacemaker’s regular signals are …
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - American Heart …
WEBNov 18, 2022 · If your ICD has a pacemaker feature when your heartbeat is too slow, it works as a pacemaker and sends tiny electric signals to your heart. When your heartbeat is too fast or chaotic, it gives defibrillation shocks to stop the abnormal rhythm. It …
Travel to high altitudes could be dangerous for people with heart ...
WEBSep 9, 2021 · People with high blood pressure and heart conditions should talk to their doctor before traveling to places at high altitude, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association advises.
Bradycardia: Slow Heart Rate - American Heart Association
WEBSep 24, 2024 · A pacemaker can often regulate the heart’s rhythm, speeding up the heart rate as needed. Last Reviewed: Sep 24, 2024. The American Heart Association defines bradycardia as the medical term for a heart rate that's too slow. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of bradycardia.