Artificial Pacemaker

Pacemaker

An artificial pacemaker is an electronic device implanted into the heart that monitors the heart’s natural electronic system. When the pacemaker detects an abnormality, the device sends small electronic impulses to correct the abnormality.

*Source: Richard M. Fogoros, M.D., “Pacemakers - What you need to know,” About.Com, October 31, 2007