Pacemakers are electronic devices that are designed to prevent the heart from going too slowly. They're used primarily in people whose normal pacemakers are either diseased or suppressed by drugs ...

Remind me: What does a pacemaker do? An artificial pacemaker is implanted in the chest of a cardiology patient "to help restore a normal heartbeat," says The Economist. Traditionally, the device ...

What does a pacemaker do? I've been told she won't be able to use a microwave oven or a cell phone after the operation.Why? Your wife isn't going to have open-heart surgery.

Remind me again: What exactly does a pacemaker do? A pacemaker is an electrical device that helps control irregular heartbeats using electrical pulses. They are about the size of a pocket watch ...

What does a pacemaker do? I’ve been told she won’t be able to use a microwave oven or a cell phone after the operation. Why? – M.O. Dear M.O.: Your wife isn’t going to have open-heart surgery.

What does a pacemaker do? I've been told she won't be able to use a microwave oven or a cell phone after the operation. Why? — M.O. Your wife isn't going to have open-heart surgery.

In some instances, Medicare may cover pacemakers. Some rules may apply, and there may also be some out-of-pocket expenses. Learn more in this article.

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