Permanent Pacemaker Implantation (PPI)

What is a Permanent Pacemaker?

A permanent pacemaker is a small device implanted under the skin, usually below the collarbone, that monitors the heart's electrical activity and sends tiny electrical impulses to keep the heart beating at a normal, adequate rate whenever it detects the natural heart rate is too slow. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as sick sinus syndrome, heart block and other causes of symptomatic bradycardia.

Who Needs a Pacemaker?

• Patients with a persistently slow heart rate causing fatigue, dizziness or fainting spells
• Patients diagnosed with heart block, where electrical signals fail to travel normally within the heart
• Patients with sick sinus syndrome or other conduction system disorders
• Patients requiring pacing support after certain heart surgeries or ablation procedures

How is Pacemaker Implantation Performed?

The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia with light sedation. A small incision is made below the collarbone, and one or two thin leads are guided through a vein into the heart chambers under X-ray guidance. The leads are tested and connected to the pacemaker generator, which is placed in a small pocket beneath the skin.

Benefits of Pacemaker Implantation

• Restores a safe, steady heart rate and relieves symptoms of dizziness, fatigue and fainting
• Minimally invasive procedure performed under local anaesthesia
• Modern pacemakers can be remotely monitored for ongoing rhythm assessment
• Long battery life, typically eight to twelve years depending on usage

Recovery After Pacemaker Implantation

Most patients are discharged within one to two days, with advice to avoid raising the arm on the implanted side above shoulder height for a few weeks. Regular device check-ups ensure the pacemaker continues to function correctly.

Why Choose Dr. Prashant Dwivedi for Pacemaker Implantation in Jaipur?

Dr. Prashant Dwivedi offers safe, precise permanent pacemaker implantation with thorough diagnostic work-up for patients in Jaipur experiencing symptoms of a slow or irregular heartbeat.