Other Heart Rhythms and Cardiac Surgery
In rare cases, an abnormal heart rhythm that creates an immediate risk can develop. Because of this risk, instruments and medications will be close at hand to treat these rhythms. Your healthcare providers have advanced training for these situations.
Depending on the heart irregularity, your doctor may temporarily or permanently place a pacemaker or defibrillator into your heart. These instruments are able to sense abnormal heart rhythms and act to correct them. They are used if you have developed or are at risk of developing a heart rhythm that can cause serious consequences. In rare cases, an abnormal rhythm can lead to death.
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