What Is a Pacemaker?
Date Added: 
    July 1, 2025
      Journal/Publication: 
    JAMA
      Publication Date: 
    June 5, 2025
      URL: 
    
Type: 
    Patient Education Materials
      Format: 
    Article
      DOI (1): 
    10.1001/jama.2025.5887
      PMID (1): 
    40471556
      Abstract
This JAMA Patient Page describes the body’s heart rhythm and the role of electronic pacemaker devices in maintaining heart rhythm for patients with certain conditions.
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Information for patients about pacemakers. James W. Mold, MD, MPH