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Pacemaker

A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated electronic device which is inserted under the skin to help the heart beat regularly and at an appropriate rate. The pacemaker has leads that�travel through a large vein to the heart, where the wires are anchored. The leads send the electrical impulses to the heart to tell it to beat.


Pacemaker


Review Date: 12/3/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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