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Editor: Marc Jay Bern
Profession: Defective Medical Device Lawyer

Category: Medtronic News

Medtronic pacemakers are used to continuously monitor the heart to treat a condition called bradycardia (a slow, irregular or interrupted heartbeat). If the device detects a problem in the patient's heart rhythm, it will send out small, undetectable electrical signals to correct and restore the heart to a normal range.

For Bradycardia:

Bradycardia is a slow heartbeat, usually less than 60 beats per minute. At this rate the heart is not able to distribute enough oxygen-rich blood to the patient's body during normal exercise and activity. As a result, the patient will feel dizzy, low energy levels, shortness of breath and sometimes common fainting spells occur.

A Medtronic pacemaker sends electrical signs to help restore the patient's heart rhythm to help them to feel better and keep their heart functioning properly.