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  1. Pacemaker - Mayo Clinic

    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. They deliver …

  2. Pacemaker - American Heart Association

    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 sensors (electrodes).

  3. Pacemaker Guide: Implantation, Surgery, and Living With It

    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.

  4. Pacemaker - Wikipedia

    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.

  5. Pacemaker: Types, Surgery & What It Does - Cleveland Clinic

    A pacemaker is a small device a healthcare provider can place in your upper body, usually during a surgery, to send impulses to your heart. The electronic device can manage abnormal heart rhythms.

  6. Pacemaker Surgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care

    Oct 9, 2025 · The pacemaker consists of a pulse generator, which contains a battery and circuitry, and one to three small electrical leads placed in the heart's chambers. These electrical pulses stimulate a …

  7. Who Should Get a Pacemaker and What to Know About Living With One

    Feb 6, 2026 · A pacemaker is designed to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. For example, the heart may not be able to generate each electrical impulse, it may temporarily stop, or the nerve that …

  8. Pacemaker: Types, Procedure, Precautions, and More - Healthline

    Nov 25, 2021 · What is a pacemaker? A pacemaker is an electric medical device that’s generally about the size of a matchbox. A surgeon implants it under your skin to help manage irregular heartbeats …

  9. Understanding Pacemaker Implantation - The Heart & Vascular Centre

    Oct 14, 2025 · When considering pacemaker implantation, it is important to understand the different types of pacemakers based on how they are implanted, their function and cardiac leads.

  10. Permanent Pacemaker (PPM) of the heart | Heart Foundation

    Apr 9, 2025 · Learn about permanent pacemakers (PPM), including types, how they work, surgery preparation, recovery, and living with a pacemaker for heart rhythm management.