Added: Feb 24, 2011
Pacemakers are commonly used in patients that have bradycardia, or a slow heart rythmn. Symptoms of bradycardia include fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, or loss of consciousness. Pacemakers are usually placed in a vein under the collar bone, and the wire is threaded into the heart. Pacemakers help people maintain an adequate heart rate. Complications include bleeding, infection, perforation, or collapse of the lung.
Join VideoMD for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.