FDA approves the world’s smallest artificial cardiac pacemaker. | Hashem Al-Ghaili

⚡️ Pacemakers 101 A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that helps regulate abnormal heart rhythms. Implanted under the skin, it monitors the heart’s electrical activity and delivers impulses only when needed to restore a healthy beat. The system has two key parts: Pulse generator: battery circuit creating impulses Leads: thin wires carrying signals to the heart muscle Modern pacemakers are often “on-demand,” supporting the heart only when it needs it. #Cardiology #Pacemaker #Arrhythmia

Permanent Pacemakers: What You NEED to Know ⚡🫀 Pacemakers can save lives—but many people don’t understand how they work or when they’re needed. Here’s what every patient should know. #HeartHealthMatters #Surgeon #DoctorsOfTikTok #Health #Cardio #HeartCare #Pacemaker #HeartSurgery #MedicalEducation #FYP #CardiologistTips | Alejandro Junger

Advanced cardiac devices, including pacemakers, play a vital role in preventing sudden cardiac arrest and supporting heart function in patients with heart failure. These devices help coordinate heart chambers, detect dangerous heart rhythms, and deliver life-saving therapy when needed. As explained by Dr. Vanita Arora, Senior Consultant & Clinical Lead - Cardiac Electrophysiologist, an early evaluation by a cardiac electrophysiology specialist can help identify whether a pacemaker or other advan