The leads should last as long as the expected life time of the unit. However like everything there are no guarantees but this problem can be easily sorted by discussing the matter with your heart surgeon and or family doctor.
the answer is in the question. if the pacemaker is replaced the leads are used for it.
About 3 years, it fills with blood and needs to be renewed
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.
It should be Oscor active fixation leads. It refers to the leads of a pacemaker.
One hour
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.
Dual.
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? Leads l
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.
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.
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.