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A pacemaker sends electrical shocks to the heart to beat it at a particular speed. It pulsates the heart at a set rate (eg. 60bpm) to help those who are have a slower than normal heartbeat.
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∙ 13y agoit sends an electrical signal that regulates the heartbeat.
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What is the function of your natural pacemaker?
The contraction of heart (cardiac) muscle in all animals with hearts is initiated by chemical impulses. The rate at which these impulses fire controls the heart rate. The cells that create these rhythmical impulses are called pacemaker cells, and they directly control the heart rate.
A group of conducting cells control heart muscle contraction and is known as the?
pacemaker cells
What is considered the pacemaker of the heart?
The sinoatrial node is considered the pacemaker of the heart.
What does Pacemaker mean?
A "pacemaker" is a small device that is placed under the skin of your chest or abdomen to help control abnormal heart rhythms, usually used for people with irregular heart beats.
Is the bundle of his is known as the natural pacemaker of the heart?
No, the Sinoatrial Node is known as the natural pacemaker of the heart
What is the back-up pacemaker of the heart?
The sinoatrial node is known as the pacemaker of the heart.
Where is the Natural pacemaker?
The SA node, the natural pacemaker of the heart, is found in the right atrium of the heart.
Is a pacemaker a group of cells located in the left atrium?
A pacemaker is a device inserted into the heart to regulate the heart beats or heart rate
Inplanted as treatment to control atrial fibrillation?
pacemaker
What is the technical term for your pacemaker?
The heart's "pacemaker" is the SA (sinoatrial) node.
Where is located the pacemaker?
The pacemaker is located on the outside of the right atrium.
How can electricity help you with your pacemaker?
A pacemaker delivers an electric stimulus to the heart.
