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Pacemaker for bradycardia
Pacemakers allow people to return to normal, active lives. Most people have very few limitations, if any. But some activities and situations can interrupt the signals sent by the pacemaker to the heart. You may need to modify some of your activities. Follow your doctor's specific instructions about care and precautions if you have a pacemaker.
Risks during the procedure to implant a pacemaker include:
- Puncture of the heart.
- Bleeding.
- Difficulty breathing.
- Irregular heart rhythms.
- Infection.
- Blood clot.
- Pacemaker malfunction.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 18, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine John M. Miller, MD - Electrophysiology | |
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