Pacemaker.
A small battery-powered device implanted under the skin that sends electrical impulses to the heart to maintain a regular heartbeat. Used to treat slow heart rhythms (bradycardia) or certain types of heart block.
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What is pacemaker?
A small battery-powered device implanted under the skin that sends electrical impulses to the heart to maintain a regular heartbeat. Used to treat slow heart rhythms (bradycardia) or certain types of heart block.
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