Pacemaker Implantation - Results

The implantation of a pacemaker will typically cause your heart to beat at regular intervals once again. With professional execution of the procedure, shortness of breath and feelings of weakness should disappear and your old capabilities should return. Regular check-ups provide safety.

Visually speaking, only a small scar remains from the operation. The impulse generator is so small and flat that it is only visible in very thin people as a small elevation underneath the clavicle.
A pacemaker's battery normally lasts 8-12 years. The actual length depends on the pulse settings and the frequency of stimulation. The condition of the battery is monitored regularly during check-up examinations. If the battery needs to be changed, it will be done in the context of a small operative procedure.^3,5