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How many leads may be necessary in a pacemaker implant procedure?
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Depending on the configuration of the pacemaker and the clinical needs of the patient, as many as three leads may be used in a pacing system.
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What complications occur with an old pacemaker leads left in a body after the pacemaker is replaced?
the answer is in the question. if the pacemaker is replaced the leads are used for it.
What monitoring is done after a pacemaker has been implanted?
Once the procedure is complete, the patient's vital signs are monitored and a chest x ray is taken to ensure that the pacemaker and leads are properly positioned.
How do the procedures for temporary and permanent pacing systems differ?
The implantation procedure for the pacemaker leads is similar to that for a permanent pacing system, but the actual pacemaker unit housing the pulse generator remains outside the patient's body.
What does the term Oscar active fixation leads mean regarding radiology?
It should be Oscor active fixation leads. It refers to the leads of a pacemaker.
What kind of pacemaker has leads going to the right atrium and the left ventricle?
Dual.
What is the pacemaker made of?
A pacemaker is a small device, about the size of a wristwatch, that helps regulate the heart rate. The pacemaker is made of two main parts - the leads and the generator. The leads are thin wires that connect the heart with the generator. The leads can be attached to the surface of the heart or passed through a vein inside the heart. The lead is then attached to the generator. The generator is a small metal case that includes a battery and a microcomputer, which is the "brain" of the pacemaker. The generator is sutured under the skin in the upper chest or abdomen.
What is the name of the electrodes that are placed into the atrium and ventricle of the heart when a pacemaker is inserted?
what is the name of the electrodes that are placed into the atrium and/or ventricle of the heart when a pacemaker is inserted? Leads l
What is the name of the electrodes that are placed into the atrium and or ventricle of the heart when a pacemaker is inserted?
what is the name of the electrodes that are placed into the atrium and/or ventricle of the heart when a pacemaker is inserted? Leads l
How safe is face plastic surgery?
"Face plastic surgery is generally a safe procedure. To ensure safety, it is important for the patient to seek out a board certified plastic surgeon. However, while face plastic surgery may be relatively safe, it is still an imperfect procedure that often leads to results the patient was not expecting, such as an unnatural looking cheek implant."
What are the main components of a implantable cardioverter-defibrillator?
Similar in structure to a pacemaker, an ICD has three main components: a generator, leads, and an electrode
What is the average lifespan of a person with pacemaker?
7-10 years depending on the amount (1,2 or 3) of leads attached to it and how hard the pacemaker has to work to send electrical signals to the heart.
How do pacemaker batteries recharge?
First of all a pacemaker is a combination of two parts: the generator which contains the battery and logic, as well as the leads which connect to the heart. The batteries are not 'recharged'. When a pacemaker's battery is nearing the end of it's life (roughly 5-8 years) the patient schedules surgery, where the generator but not the leads are completely replaced. This isn't as drastic as it sounds and not usually as complicated as the initial fitting of a pacemaker. This operation is sometimes colloquially called 'recharging' but in reality the entire generator (battery and all) is replaced with a new one while the old is discarded.
