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DescriptionThis booklet is for people who are about to have, or have already had, a pacemaker implanted. It explains: • why you need a pacemaker • how a pacemaker works • how it is implanted, and • what to do, and what not to do, to make sure that your pacemaker works well. Contents About this booklet ........................................................................ 4 How does the heart beat normally? ...................................... 5 Why do I need a pacemaker? ................................................... 7 How does a pacemaker work? ............................................... 13 Which type of pacemaker will I need to have? ................. 19 How is the pacemaker fitted? ..................................................23 After having your pacemaker fitted and before you leave hospital ................................................................................28 Possible complications ..............................................................32 Everyday life with a pacemaker ..............................................35 Can everyday equipment interfere with my pacemaker? ................................................................................... 39 Follow-up appointments ......................................................... 46 Temporary pacing ....................................................................... 48 How your support can help .................................................... 50 What is a cardiac arrest? ........................................................... 51 For more information ................................................................ 57 Index ................................................................................................ 61 Have your say ............................................................................... 63 Sharing Widget |