Pacemaker

A pacemaker (from the English pacemaker - “setting the pace”) is a medical device that is used to stimulate the heart in case of diseases associated with conduction disorders. The pacemaker consists of a pulse generator and an electrode.

The pulse generator is placed under the skin in the subclavian region and is connected by an electrode to the myocardium of the ventricles or atria. It generates weak electrical impulses that travel through the electrode to the heart and stimulate its contractions.

The pacemaker allows you to restore normal heart rhythm in case of conduction disturbances (blockades) and prevent the development of severe rhythm disturbances such as atrial fibrillation. The use of a pacemaker significantly improves the quality of life of patients with heart disease.