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A pacemaker implant involves the surgical placement of a battery operated device that is used to treat heart arrhythmias.
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Conditions Treated with a Pacemaker Implant:
A pacemaker implant may be utilized in cases of heart arrhythmias, bundle branch blocks, congestive heart failure and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Medications may be used as a non-surgical alternative to a pacemaker implant. A surgical alternative to the procedure is left atrial catheter ablation, in cases of certain heart rhythms.
Anesthesia with a Pacemaker Implant:
A pacemaker implant may be performed under local anesthesia and sedation.
Potential Complications from a Pacemaker Implant:
Possible risks following a pacemaker implant include infection, bleeding, soreness, swelling and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after a Pacemaker Implant:
The prognosis for a positive end result following a pacemaker implant is good.
Recovery from a Pacemaker Implant:
Total recovery from a pacemaker implant takes one to two weeks.
