PACEMAKER INTERVENTION

Updated 2/25

In the image below, Pam has a known cardiac history. 
Her own natural pacemaker is not functioning well.
She is having episodes of chest pain, shortness of 
breath and dizziness.

Her cardiologist evaluates her cardiac status and 
decides to put in a permanent pacemaker.

  The doctor usually decides when a permanent pacemaker 
       should be inserted. Typically, a patient has cardiac problems
     which cause symptoms such as the ones described above. 

A 12 lead EKG and other studies are also done. 
 If the patient's symptoms are considered an
              emergency, a temporary pacemaker or external pacing
       (TCP) may be used. 

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 Hemodynamics refers to blood flow.

 The heart is a pump, which pumps blood around the body.
 If there is damage, like a myocardial infarction, the heart's
 function will be impaired.