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Pacemaker Insertion Leicester
Pacemaker implantation Leicester
If you need to have a pacemaker fitted, a small electrical device called a pacemaker will be surgically implanted in your chest by Cardiac Consulting in Leicester.
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The pacemaker sends electrical pulses to your heart to keep it beating regularly and not too slowly.
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Having a pacemaker can significantly improve your quality of life if you have problems with a slow heart rate. The device can be lifesaving for some people.
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In the UK, pacemaker implantation is one of the most common types of heart surgery carried out, with many thousands of pacemakers fitted each year.
How a Pacemaker works
A pacemaker is a small device about the size of a matchbox or smaller that weighs 20 to 50g.
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It consists of a pulse generator, which has a battery and a tiny computer circuit, and 1 or more wires known as pacing leads, which attach to your heart.
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The pulse generator emits electrical impulses through the wires to your heart. The rate at which the electrical impulses are sent out is called the pacing rate.
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Almost all modern pacemakers work on demand. This means they can be programmed to adjust the discharge rate in response to your body's needs.
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If the pacemaker senses that your heart has missed a beat or is beating too slowly, it sends signals at a steady rate. If it senses that your heart is beating normally by itself, it does not send out any signals.
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Most pacemakers have a special sensor that recognises body movement or your breathing rate. This allows them to speed up the discharge rate when you're active. We describe this as rate responsive.