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The Pacemaker Implant Procedure

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The procedure for implanting a pacemaker is often routine and relatively easy for the patient. The health care team will tell the patient how to prepare for surgery and what to expect during the procedure.

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Your Immediate Recovery Following Your Pacemaker Implant Procedure

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Following the pacemaker implant procedure, the patient will stay in the hospital for one or two nights to make sure the wound is healing without complications and the device is working properly. Before discharging the patient, the health care team will provide instructions on how to care for the wound at home.

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Pre-Procedure: Coronary Artery Procedures

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Watch to learn the facts behind some common concerns you may have about coronary artery procedures.

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Living with a Pacemaker

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You can usually do almost everything you did before you got your pacemaker. See your doctor regularly to help ensure that you remain healthy and feeling good. Here are some things to avoid.

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Pacemakers

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A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart's electrical system beat at the right pace. Inserting the pacemaker into your body is called implantation. You stay awake during the procedure.

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  • Electrocardiogram
  • Cardiac Stress Test
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Coronary Stenting: What to Expect
  • How Does a Pacemaker Work?
  • Understanding Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD)
  • Preparing for ICD Implant Procedure

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