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  1. Pacemaker - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 4, 2025 · A pacemaker is a device used to control an irregular heart rhythm. A pacemaker has flexible wires called leads. The wires are placed in one or more chambers of the heart. They deliver …

  2. 7 Signs You Need a Pacemaker - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

    Jul 11, 2025 · What’s it like having a pacemaker? Getting a pacemaker might sound intimidating, but the process is simpler and more routine than you might expect.

  3. Pacemaker - American Heart Association

    Oct 29, 2024 · 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).

  4. Pacemaker Guide: Implantation, Surgery, and Living With It

    Sep 23, 2024 · A pacemaker is a small device that helps regulate heart rate and rhythm by sending electrical impulses to the heart muscle. Learn how it works.

  5. Pacemaker - Wikipedia

    A pacemaker, also known as an artificial cardiac pacemaker, is an implanted medical device that generates electrical pulses delivered by electrodes to one or more of the chambers of the heart.

  6. Who Should Get a Pacemaker and What to Know About Living With One

    Feb 6, 2026 · A pacemaker is designed to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. For example, the heart may not be able to generate each electrical impulse, it may temporarily stop, or the nerve that …

  7. How Does a Pacemaker Work? - Verywell Health

    Oct 16, 2025 · Once implanted, a pacemaker checks your heart's electrical activity. If your heart rate falls too low, the device sends a small electrical signal to the heart muscle, causing it to contract.

  8. Pacemaker Insertion - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    What is a pacemaker? A pacemaker is composed of three parts: a pulse generator, one or more leads, and an electrode on each lead. A pacemaker signals the heart to beat when the heartbeat is too slow …

  9. Heart pacemaker: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Jul 14, 2024 · A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device. This device senses when your heart is beating too slowly. It sends a signal to your heart that makes your heart beat at the correct pace.

  10. Pacemaker - Harvard Health

    Mar 25, 2026 · What is a pacemaker? A standard transvenous pacemaker is an implanted device that regulates your heartbeat electronically. It monitors your heart's rhythm and, when necessary, it …