Pacemaker Device Checks

Image of a pacemaker device insertion.

Why should you perform a Pacemaker Device Check?

For patients who have required the implantation of a cardiac pacemaker to help ensure regular heart rhythm, periodic checks are necessary to make sure the device is working optimally.

What is a Pacemaker Assessment?

During the assessment a patient’s Pacemaker’s function is tested. The patient’s own underlying rhythm is also assessed.

What happens during a Pacemaker Assessment?

This test is performed by a specially trained Cardiac Technician who uses a computer to “talk” to the pacemaker wirelessly by placing a “programmer head” over the skin on top of the pacemaker.

How do I prepare for a Pacemaker Assessment?

There is no specific preparation for the Pacemaker Assessment.

  • Adhesive electrodes may or may not be stuck on the skin for the attachment of ECG leads.

  • There are no dietary requirements.

How long does a Pacemaker Assessment Test take to perform?

The Pacemaker Assessment test usually lasts 15-20 minutes in duration.