Pacemakers - How Pacemakers Work
Pacemakers use low-energy electrical pulses to control the rate and rhythm of your heartbeat. Traditional pacemakers send the electrical pulses through wires, also known as leads. Wireless pacemakers are a newer kind of pacemaker without wires.
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- Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Date Syndication Captured: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 07:40 PM
- Date Syndication Updated: Thursday, July 09, 2026 at 05:39 AM
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