Cardiac Pacemaker for Abnormal Heart Rhythms - Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which doctor performs a pacemaker surgery?
A: A Cardiac Electrophysiologist along with cardiac surgeon performs a pacemaker surgery as well as a replacement surgery.
Advertisement
Q: Does a patient have to stay in hospital after a pacemaker surgery?
A: For the first pacemaker surgery, the patients are observed overnight, after the surgical procedure, before being discharged. However, for a replacement surgery, the procedure is performed during the daytime and the individual is free to leave the hospital on the same day.
Q: What are the diagnostic tests to detect arrhythmias of the heart?
A: A stress test, a Holter monitor test, an EKG or ECG, and an echocardiogram are some of the tests to detect arrhythmias of the heart.
