A pacemaker can be used to replace the function of the natural pacemaker of the heart when the heart is beating too slowly.
A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that sends out weak electrical impulses that cause the heart muscle to contract. The pacemaker itself is a waterproof object about the size of a silver dollar. A pacemaker consists of wires (leads), which transmit electricity to the heart, and the pulse generator and battery, which generate the electrical impulses.
This procedure is available at the main Sarasota campus only.
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