Added: Nov 18, 2008
From: PreOpcom
Duration: 2:27
http://www.PreOp.comPatient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFOYour doctor has recommended that you receive a permanent pacemaker implanted in your body. But what does that actually mean?The heart is located in the center of the chest, enclosed by the breast bone and rib cage. By contracting in a rhythmic way, it causes the blood in your body to circulate.A normally functioning heart beats at a rate of between 60 and 100 contractions per minute.These contractions are triggered by a small piece of heart tissue called the SA node. The SA node generates a small electrical signal that is transmitted by nerves to the surrounding muscle. These electrical impulses are what cause the heart muscle to contract.In some people, the SA node fails to cause the heart to contract with its normal rhythm, causing an abnormal heartbeat or arrhythmia. The most common form of arrhythmia, for which pacemaker surgery is often recommended, is bradyarrythymia - or slow heart rate.There are a number of reasons why you may have developed an arrhythmia, but in most cases the problem is caused by a disruption in the SA node or in the system of nerves that conducts electrical signals to the heart muscle.A pacemaker is a device that is designed to provide an electrical signal to the heart muscle and to help it maintain a proper rhythm. There are several types of pacemakers and the particular model selected for you will be based on your specific condition. But all pacemakers share a common design.Your pacemaker will consist of two major pieces . . . a small metal box that contains a battery and other electronic components and an insulated wire, called a lead, which will carry the electrical impulses from the pacemaker to the heart.Your pacemaker will be permanently implanted in your chest and, depending on your condition, either one or two leads will be attached to the heart muscle.
Channel: Education
Tags: animation arrhythmia bradyarrythymia clinic doctor emergency heart implant medicine pacemaker patient pharma surgery
Rating: 4.58 (12 ratings) Views: 24675' favoriteCount='48 Comments: 16
DerekJeter213185 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - cool vid!
cabanaboi29 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - the music on this video is "striking". I am blessed that my mom received hers yesterday. Thank you doctors of Dallas for doing a great job in restoring her life!
CHKDchick Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - wow this vid is really awesome my cardiologist said I will have a pacemaker by the age of 21 I am kinda scared
happydude118118 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Do they recharge it? And if so how?
daberk58 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - No they do not, they need to change the batteries every 5-8 yrs depending on how much you use it. I have had mine in for 8 yrs now
ironchopsticks Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - omg are you gonna die?
ironchopsticks Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - why does this man have no penis?
godofphd Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - nowadays they had the life-long battery which meant the pacemaker recharges from the heat of patient's body.
bmj313 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - Do not take the battery life too seriously. Elective replacement will depend on what algorithms have been set up by the Clinical Pacemaker Specialist. Some algo's will suck the life out of the pacemaker but will keep you alive. Some Algo's will allow you Pacemaker to live greater than 5yrs. Dont get too hung up it! Your Pacemaker specialist will set up algo's that will best keep you breathing.
mellowmushgrapetripp Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - i have a penis
junglecrazd1 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - is your penis as small as the pace maker? or just your iq?
mellowmushgrapetripp Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - let me talk to your mother
iwuvjames10 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - I have a pacemaker they give u this stuff that nocks u out but u kinda act weird tho im 12 and Ive had 1 for 12 years so yeah its not reallyscary having 1 tho
johnhasaname Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - thank you.I always wanted to know what this term was.great
tonymarino71 Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - I think both, his penis and IQ.
bookzoo Says:
Nov 18, 2008 - wow that was very informative.