Feb 18, 2025 · Experiencing symptoms with a pacemaker? Learn the signs of pacemaker malfunction, what to watch for, and when to seek medical help.

You can tell if your pacemaker is malfunctioning if you are starting to experience symptoms of arrhythmia. You might have chest pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness, or lightheadedness.

The sinoatrial node is called the heart's pacemaker. When something goes wrong with the sinoatrial node, you may develop a consistently slow heartbeat (sinus bradycardia) or the …

Dec 12, 2025 · Certain devices and activities can interfere with your pacemaker. Learn what to avoid and what precautions you should take if you have a pacemaker.

Jun 18, 2024 · Despite continuous technological developments, transvenous pacemakers are still associated with significant immediate and long-term complications, mostly lead or pocket …

While pacemaker implantation is generally considered a safe and minimally invasive procedure, complications can still arise. It’s important for patients to be aware of the potential risks and …

Oct 24, 2024 · If the patient’s native heart rate is above the pacemaker threshold, no pacemaker activity is expected and therefore output failure and capture failure cannot be recognised on …

Although PPM has been proven to improve quality of life and prolong life expectancy in patients with cardiac conduction disorders, post implantation complications still often occur. This study …

Find out about the possible risks of having a pacemaker fitted, including blood clots, infection, an air leak and pacemaker malfunction.

4 days ago · Clinical symptoms of pacemaker malfunction are variable and include syncope, dizziness, palpitations, and slow or fast heart rate. Extracardiac stimulation or hiccup may be …