Pacemaker Implantation

A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device, designed to help your heart beat at a normal pace. This device is placed under the skin near your collarbone during a minor surgery. Sometimes, your heart beats too slowly.

A pacemaker steps in to keep it steady and regular. It’s also known as a cardiac pacing device. There are different types of pacemakers available, depending on what your heart needs:

•  Single-chamber pacemaker: It sends signals to just one part of your heart, usually the lower right chamber. 
• Dual-chamber pacemaker: It sends signals to both the upper and lower right chambers. This helps your heart work in a more natural rhythm. 
• Biventricular pacemaker : It is also called a cardiac resynchronisation device. It’s used for people with heart failure. This device sends signals to both lower chambers. This helps your heart pump more efficiently. 

The idea of having a device placed in your chest may sound a bit scary, but the procedure is usually safe and quick. You’ll be awake during the procedure, but the area will be completely numb, so you won’t feel any pain. 

Your doctor makes a small cut near your shoulder. Through a vein, they gently guide thin wires (called leads) into your heart. These are then connected to the pacemaker. The whole process usually takes about one to two hours. Most people go home the same day or the next morning.

There are different ways a pacemaker can be placed in your body. The method depends on the type of pacemaker you need.

Here are the common ways:

• Catheter-based (for leadless pacemakers):  A thin tube (catheter) is inserted into a vein, usually near your groin. The doctor moves it up to your heart and places a small device inside your heart wall. This is usually done when only one heart chamber needs support.
• Through a vein (most common): In which your doctor makes a small cut near your collarbone. Then, soft wires are passed through a nearby vein into your heart. These wires are connected to the pacemaker, which is placed just under the skin of your chest.
• Surgical method (less common): In some cases, a small chest surgery is done. The doctor places the wires directly on your heart and connects them to a pacemaker placed in your belly area.

All of these methods are safe. Your doctor will decide the best option based on your health and heart condition.

A pacemaker is needed when your heart beats too slowly or unevenly. This can make you feel dizzy, tired, or short of breath. If medicines do not help, your doctor may suggest a pacemaker. It helps your heart beat normally and improves your daily life.

Most people recover quickly. You can usually go home the next day. 

• You may feel some soreness where the pacemaker was placed, but this goes away in a few days.
• Avoid heavy lifting and hard exercise for a few weeks. 
• Most people return to normal activities within 3 to 4 weeks.

After the implant:

• Keep the area dry for a few days.
• Avoid lifting your arm above shoulder level on the side of the pacemaker.
• Stay away from strong magnets or heavy electrical equipment.
• Go for regular checkups to ensure the device is working well.

Your doctor will guide you on what to do and what to avoid.

At CK Birla Hospital, Jaipur, we put your safety and comfort first. Our heart specialists have years of experience in pacemaker implantation. We use advanced technology for better results and quicker recovery.

Our team provides personal care at every step – from consultation to recovery. With a warm and caring environment, you can feel at ease throughout your journey with us.

Choose CK Birla Hospital, Jaipur – where your heart is in trusted hands.