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Dear Doctor Roach: What’s the difference between a pacemaker and a defibrillator? -- T.S.B. Answer: Both are implantable devices to treat electrical problems of the heart. A pacemaker is a much older ...

Hearing that you might need a stent or a pacemaker can feel overwhelming, especially if you're not quite sure what either device actually does. "A stent and a pacemaker treat entirely different heart ...

When someone is diagnosed with a heart condition, it is natural to worry about the treatment they might need. One common question people ask is whether every heart patient eventually needs a pacemaker ...

Your heart is supposed to keep a steady beat without you ever thinking about it. But when that rhythm slows down or gets disrupted, it can leave you feeling tired, lightheaded or off in ways that are ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a slow heart rate, and my cardiologist has recommended that I have a pacemaker implanted. Can you tell me what a pacemaker does and what I should consider when I make this ...

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A pacemaker helps keep your heart beating normally. By taking a few precautions, you can live the life you wish—doing what you've always done and the things you would like to do. If you are worried ...