Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed patient on how the pacemaker most commonly corrects abnormally slow heartbeat. It achieves that by electrically stimulating the heart to ma...
Instructed patient on how the microwave ovens do not pose danger to people with pacemakers, nor do cellular phones if kept at more than 6 inches away ...
Instructed patient on how the internal pacemaker is implanted during a minor surgical procedure. This procedure heals completely in 2 or 3 weeks and c...
Instructed patient on how after a pacemaker is implanted the patient should see the doctor every 6 to 12 months to have the device checked with a spec...
Patient instructed to restrict vigorous activity or lifting heavy objects for a week or two. The incision site is usually completely healed after tw...