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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. 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 …

  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 - 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).

  5. 7 Signs You Need a Pacemaker - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

    Jul 11, 2025 · What’s it like having a pacemaker? Getting a pacemaker might sound intimidating, but the process is simpler and more routine than you might expect.

  6. 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.

  7. Pacemakers: Surgery, Types and How They Work for Heart Health

    Jul 9, 2025 · Read on to learn more about pacemaker surgery, types of pacemakers and how a pacemaker can improve your heart health.

  8. Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators | MedlinePlus

    Aug 12, 2025 · If your arrhythmia is serious, you may need a cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). They are devices that are implanted in your chest or abdomen. A …

  9. Savannah Guthrie’s Mom: Cardiologist Discusses Pacemakers (Exclusive ...

    Feb 8, 2026 · Dr. Srihari S. Naidu speaks with Parade to answer all our questions about pacemakers.

  10. How Does a Pacemaker Work? - Verywell Health

    Oct 16, 2025 · Learn what pacemakers are and how they work, as well as the signs that your pacemaker needs to be replaced.