What is a Pacemaker? Chandan Hospital Lucknow
A pacemaker is a small device that's placed (implanted) in the chest to help control the heartbeat. It's used to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. What are the signs you might need a Pacemaker needed? The need for a pacemaker arises when the patient experiences the following symptoms: · you feel extremely fatigued · you frequently get lightheaded or dizzy · you fainted, but you don't know why · you have palpitations or an intense pounding in your chest · you have chest pain · you are short of breath or have difficulty breathing The most common reason people may need a pacemaker is when their heart beats too slowly, or it pauses, causing fainting spells or othe...