A pacemaker can give your life back, reducing symptoms like dizziness and fatigue and helping you get back to the activities you enjoy. But having a pacemaker isn’t a one and done fix. It requires ongoing medical monitoring.
At Cardiology Specialists of Orange County, our cardiovascular specialists provide comprehensive follow-up care at our pacer clinic in Santa Ana, California.
Here’s why you need regular visits.
A pacemaker is an implanted device that helps regulate your heart rhythm. It consists of a pulse generator and thin wires called leads that connect to your heart. The generator delivers mild electrical signals through the leads to correct abnormal heart rhythms.
You may need a pacemaker if you have a slow or irregular heartbeat. It’s also used for people with heart failure. Modern pacemakers detect changes in your heart rhythm and deliver electrical signals only when needed.
While today’s devices are highly advanced, they're not maintenance-free, which is why routine checkups are essential.
One of the most important reasons you need regular visits to our pacer clinic is to ensure your device is functioning properly. During your visit, we check the pacemaker’s performance, evaluate leads, and monitor battery life.
These routine checks detect potential problems early, often before you have any symptoms, helping prevent complications and keeping your device working as it should.
Your health needs change over time. As your condition evolves, small adjustments to your device may improve how you feel, without the need for another procedure.
Using a specialized external programmer, we can communicate with your pacemaker to assess performance and fine-tune settings such as pacing rate and sensitivity. These adjustments are quick, noninvasive and tailored to your needs.
