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   Pace·mak·er

   /ˈpāsˌmākər/

   

   noun

   • 1. an artificial device for stimulating the heart muscle and regulating its contractions.
   • ▪ the part of the heart muscle (the sinoatrial node) that normally performs this role.
   • ▪ the part of an organ or of the body that controls any other rhythmic physiological activity.
   • 2. another term for pacesetter

   Derivatives

   • 1. pacemaking adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pacemakerPacemaker Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : one that sets the pace for another. b. : one that takes the lead or sets an example. 2. a. : a group of cells or a body part (such as the sinus node of the heart) that serves to establish and maintain a rhythmic activity. b. : an electrical device for stimulating or steadying the heartbeat or reestablishing the rhythm of an arrested heart.

3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › treatmentsPacemaker (for the Heart): Surgery, Types & What It Is -Cleveland...

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   Feb 28, 2022 · Overview. Permanent pacemaker type and placement examples. What are pacemakers? Pacemakers are devices that can be placed in your body, usually by surgery, to support the electrical system in your heart. They can stabilize abnormal heart rhythms and prevent problems that can disrupt or endanger your life. Advertisement.

4. www.nhlbi.nih.gov › health › pacemakersPacemakers - What Are Pacemakers? | NHLBI, NIH

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   Mar 24, 2022 · A pacemaker is a small d evice used to treat some arrhythmias. During an arrhythmia, the heart can beat too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. Pacemakers send electrical pulses to help your heart beat at a normal rate and rhythm.

5. www.verywellhealth.com › pacemakers-what-you-should-know-1745231How Does a Pacemaker Work? - Verywell Health

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   Feb 22, 2024 · A pacemaker is a small device that is implanted under the skin in the chest to help the heart beat the way that it should. Pacemakers send electrical signals to the heart to make sure that heart rate is never too slow. You might only need a pacemaker for a while, like when you're healing from surgery.

6. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › cardiac-pacemakerCardiac Pacemaker > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   Overview. A cardiac pacemaker is a small device implanted in a person’s chest that provides an electrical pulse to the heart, as needed, to regulate a slow heart rate. As people age, some may experience a slower-than-normal heart rate caused by electrical problems or blockages within the heart.

7. www.heart.org › - › mediaWhat Is a Pacemaker? - American Heart Association

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   A pacemaker is a small device that sends electrical impulses to your heart to help control your heartbeat so your body gets blood and oxygen. Traditional pacemakers have three parts: • Generator. • Wires (leads) • Sensors. Some newer kinds are wireless.

8. professional.heart.org › prevention--treatment-of-arrhythmia › pacemakerPacemaker - Professional Heart Daily | American Heart Association

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   Nov 18, 2022 · A pacemaker is a small battery-operated device that helps the heart beat in a regular rhythm. Traditional pacemakers have three parts: a generator, wires (leads) and sensors (electrodes). Some newer pacemakers are wireless. It produces electrical impulses to help control abnormal heartbeats.