Pacemaker Implantation - Dr. Hasmukh Gujar

Dr. Hasmukh Gujar, an esteemed Interventional Cardiologist in Swargate, Pune, specializes in pacemaker implantation, a life-saving procedure aimed at regulating and maintaining a healthy heart rhythm.

What are Pacemakers?

Pacemakers are small electronic devices implanted under the skin, usually in the chest area, to help regulate the heart's rhythm. These devices deliver electrical impulses to the heart muscle, ensuring that it beats at a steady and appropriate rate.

What Conditions Do Pacemakers Treat?

Pacemakers are primarily used to treat heart rhythm disorders, also known as arrhythmias. These conditions may include:

• Bradycardia: A slow heart rate, where the heart beats too slowly to pump enough blood to the body.
• Heart Block: Interruptions in the electrical signals that control the heartbeat, causing delays or blockages in the transmission of signals between the heart's chambers.
• Sick Sinus Syndrome: A group of heart rhythm disorders characterized by abnormal functioning of the heart's natural pacemaker (sinus node), resulting in irregular heartbeats.

• Fainting or dizziness: Sudden episodes of lightheadedness or fainting may indicate a slow heart rate or irregular heart rhythm.
• Fatigue or weakness: Feeling tired or weak, especially during physical activity, may be a sign of inadequate blood flow due to a slow heart rate.
• Shortness of breath: Difficulty breathing, especially with exertion, may result from decreased cardiac output caused by an abnormal heart rhythm.
• Chest pain or discomfort: Chest pain or discomfort may occur if the heart is not receiving enough oxygenated blood due to a slow heart rate or irregular heartbeat.