Pacemaker Implantation�is most often done when your heart rate is too slow. As a result of the abnormal�

rate, your heart pumps less blood.

Symptoms

Typical symptoms are:

• Fatigue
• Shotness of breath
• Fainting

Pacemaker implantation is a minimal invasive surgery done under local anesthesia and takes about 1 hour.

A small incision is about 3 inches long is made under the collar bone and a “pocket” is fashioned in the tissue overlying the muscle. The leads are inserted through a vein near the site of the pocket, and�advanced into the heart using fluoroscopy (x-rays) for guidance. The leads are then attached to the generator, the generator is placed in the pocket, and the incision is closed.

Once a�pacemaker�is implanted, it is programmed to the precise needs of the patient. Pacemakers can be programmed non-invasively, with a handheld device that communicates with the pacemaker through the skin. The programming can be repeated as often as necessary if the patient’s underlying heart rhythm problem changes.

Hospital stay of would typically be for about 3 days.

The incision completely heals in about 2 � 4 weeks and the patient can largely return to a completely normal life. Periodic pacemaker checks are necessary, to measure the function of the device and the amount of energy left in the battery.

When the battery begins to get low, the doctor schedules an�elective pacemaker replacement.�This procedure is similar to the implantation procedure, except that usually the pacemaker leads do not need to be replaced.

The other major cardiac procedures are:

• CABG
  
• Heart Valve Replacement
  
• Coronary Angioplasty
  
• VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect) Closures�etc

Few popular hospitals for Pacemaker Implantation are:

• Narayana Hrudayalaya
  
• Bangkok Hospital Medical Center
  
• Florence Nightingale Hospital�
  

Thailand,�Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey�and�India�are the most cost effective locations that offer up to almost 80% savings in comparison to the US.

SurgeryPlanet�facilitates a plethora of services to the medical treatment traveler also which includes, a hassle free and discounted travel option, a welcome hand at the airport on arrival, travel in an air-conditioned car, round the clock service & support. Your medical evaluation is pre arranged with the least of waiting time. Once your assessment is complete and found medically fit, the procedure is immediately scheduled without a waiting period. Please read through our Services and Testimonials to understand and select your best options.

• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Singapore
• Turkey
• India�