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Pacemakers treat bradycardia in ~600,000 patients annually without requiring lifestyle changes.
Pacemaker implantation is a common procedure worldwide that generally does not restrict a patient's activities or lifestyle.
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Reassures patients and clinicians on minimal post-implant restrictions; leaves open need for prospective validation.
here are about 3 million people worldwide with pacemakers, and each year 600 000 pacemakers are implanted.With rare exception, implantation of a pacemaker does not change the recipient's activities or lifestyle.Although most people who receive pacemakers are aged 60 years or older, people of any age, even children, may need pacemakers. Reasons for Pacemaker ImplantationAlmost all pacemakers are implanted to treat slow heart beating, which is called "bradycardia."At rest, the heart usually beats about 50 to 70 times each minute, and the heart rate may increase 2-to 3-fold during stress or exercise.If the heart beats too slowly, the brain and body do not get enough blood flow and a variety of symptoms may result.
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Wood et al. (2002) conducted a review in Bradycardia. Cardiac pacemaker was evaluated. Cardiac pacemakers are implanted in ~600,000 people annually (3 million worldwide) primarily to treat bradycardia without changing lifestyle.
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