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Pacemakers

Pacemakers
by Gregory Marcus, MD, MAS
A pacemaker is a mechanical device that in most cases prevents the heart from beating too slowly or from stopping entirely.
 

• I. Normal Heart Function
• II. What are the indications for a pacemaker?
• III. How is a pacemaker placed in the body?
• IV. What does a pacemaker do?
• V. What kind of care is needed after a pacemaker is placed?
• VI. What kind of problems might be encountered due to a pacemaker?
• VII. Biventricular pacemakers
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Featured on : 2008-08-07

 
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