What is Heart Pacemaker?
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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 Heart Pacemaker?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate low (bradycardia) | 38 | 18 | |
| Heart block | 35 | 8 | |
| Sinus node dysfunction | 32 | 10 | |
| Sinus bradycardia | 10 | 3 | |
| Irregular heartbeat (cardiac arrhythmia) | 5 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 2 | |
| Angina pain | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Eating disorder | 1 | |
| Fainting | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 29 |
Member evaluations
25yrRA
evaluated on Aug 17, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for heart rate low (bradycardia): Major
- Side effects: Mild
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