About the Treatment Method
Pacemaker Implantation and Daily Life
No. Pacemaker implantation is a minor surgical procedure performed with local anesthesia (numbing only that area) while the patient is awake, lasting an average of 45 minutes. The battery is placed in a small pocket opened under the skin just below the collarbone, and its cables are directed to the heart through the vein. The patient is discharged the next day.
The battery life of pacemakers is on average between 7 to 10 years, depending on how often the device is activated. It is understood by computer during the 6-month routine doctor check-ups that the battery is running low, and before it runs out, only the battery under the skin (with the cables remaining in place) is replaced with a simple half-hour procedure.
It is recommended that you do not carry your mobile phone in your pocket on the side where the pacemaker is (use it on your other ear). You should not pass through security gates (X-Ray) in malls and airports; the pacemaker ID card should be shown and a manual search should be requested. In the past, patients with pacemakers could not have an MRI, but today, most of the new generation pacemakers implanted are manufactured as "MRI Compatible".
The information on this page is for general health advice. Please consult specialized physicians for personalized treatment or advice.
