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Heart pacemaker requires special care for those who do physical activity

Heart pacemaker requires special care for those who do physical activity

People with very low heart rate - the so-called bradycardia - may experience several symptoms, including weakness, dizziness, and fainting. With the exception of well-trained athletes, in whom bradycardia may be physiological and even expected, heart rate should rise during physical exertion or activities that require a larger volume of blood pumped per minute through the heart, called cardiac output. > The pacemaker

The treatment for bradycardias that have symptoms or bring health risks is the implantation of a definitive pacemaker. This device is a microcomputer that is connected to the heart through wires that detect the heart rate and stimulate it to beat faster if necessary. The pacemaker generator - the metal case that is made up of electronic components and the battery - lies just below the skin of the chest between the fat and the pectoral muscle. The electrodes, attached to this box are tied to the musculature and have their most distal end attached to the heart muscle.

Physical Activity

Pacemakers are mostly elderly, and this is not to say that they do not should practice physical activity. The pacemaker is not an impediment to activities, except for those that pose a risk of trauma at the generator site. Aerobic and anaerobic activities should be encouraged after the first month of implantation, preferably by avoiding strenuous exertion on the upper limb on the side where the device is located.

Care of the device

Pacemaker adjustments should be performed periodically and are usually scheduled every three to six months. Adjustments can be made according to the patient's use and the capabilities of each pacemaker. For example, some have motion, temperature and breathing sensors that speed up beats in the event of increased demand. The reasoning is that a racing patient can benefit from a higher heart rate when they race, and will feel better if that frequency returns to normal when they stop running. Most pacemakers feature smart functions that can be triggered to provide greater comfort to the wearer. This can be programmed and adjusted according to your daily need.

Talk to your doctor about these issues. The idea behind the implant is to allow the individual a long and happy life, and not deprive him of the pleasures of it.


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