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Pacemaker implantation
Find out what a pacemaker is, how it works, why you might need it, and how it's implanted.
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Pacemaker implantation - Why it's performed
Find out why a pacemaker is often recommended for people with heart problems such as atrial fibrillation, heart block, and those at risk of cardiac arrest.
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Pacemaker implantation - How it's performed
Find out what will happen during your preoperative assessment and how your pacemaker will be fitted. Also, find out how your pacemaker will be tested once it's fitted.
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Pacemaker implantation - Risks
Find out about the possible risks of having a pacemaker fitted, including blood clots, infection, an air leak and pacemaker malfunction.
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Pacemaker implantation - FAQs
You'll usually be able to go home on the same day or the day after having a pacemaker fitted. Find out more about recovering after a pacemaker implantation.