What Is Permanent Pacemaker Implantation?
Permanent pacemaker implantation is a surgical procedure that places a small electronic device called a pacemaker under the skin of your chest. This pacemaker acts as a backup conductor for your heart, ensuring a regular and healthy rhythm. If your heart rate naturally beats too slow or experiences blockages that disrupt its rhythm, the pacemaker takes over. It sends electrical signals to your heart muscles, prompting them to contract and pump blood efficiently throughout your body.
Permanent pacemaker implantation is a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia. A small incision is made near your collarbone, and the pacemaker is inserted into a pocket created beneath the skin. Thin wires (leads) are then guided to specific positions within your heart. These leads connect to the pacemaker, allowing it to monitor your heart rhythm and deliver electrical impulses when needed.
