What is Medtronics pacemaker?
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TYPES:Generic: Heart Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a medical device which uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contacting the heart muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart. The primary purpose of a pacemaker is to maintain an adequate heart rate.
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How do members experience Medtronics pacemaker?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate low (bradycardia) | 11 | 4 | |
| Sinus node dysfunction | 8 | 3 | |
| Heart block | 4 | 2 | |
| Irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) | 3 | 1 | |
| Sinus bradycardia | 2 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 2 | |
| Hypersensitivity vasculitis | 1 | |
| Keloid scar | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 6 |
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