The pacemaker does not treat atrial fibrillation itself . The pacemaker is used to treat a slow heart rate (bradycardia) that happens in some people who have atrial fibrillation.
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Atrial fibrillation is a relatively common arrhythmia often seen in patients with permanent pacemakers .
Read moreWhat are the symptoms of a failing pacemaker?
Clinical symptoms of pacemaker malfunction are variable and include syncope, dizziness, palpitations, and slow or fast heart rate . Extracardiac stimulation or hiccough may be present. Obtain as much information as possible regarding the pulse generator, leads, and programmed values.
Read moreWhat are symptoms of AFIB with a pacemaker?
Pacemakers can also relieve some afib symptoms. “You’ll no longer feel a racing heartbeat,” says Dr. Pershad. Dizziness, shortness of breath , and general fatigue may also be eased.
Read moreDoes a pacemaker stop heart palpitations?
A pacemaker is sometimes used to correct slow or irregular heartbeats called arrhythmias . These arrhythmias may cause you to feel light-headed, breathless or even experience black-outs. If your heart rate is too slow, the pacemaker will send an electrical signal to the heart muscle to start a heartbeat.
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