What is an artificial Pacemaker?
Artificial pacemakers are a two-part electrical system that includes a pulse generator (pacemaker) and one or two leads, or wires, which deliver impulses to the heart. The leads also carry signals back from the heart. By “reading” these signals, the pulse generator is able to monitor the heart’s activity and respond appropriately. A pacemaker helps to pace the heart when the natural rate is too slow (bradycardia) to pump enough blood to the body.
