The normal service life of a pacemaker is 8 to 10 years, and it is necessary to go to the hospital in time for a review to determine whether the pacemaker needs to be replaced when it is approaching the limit of years of use. As long as the heart can be paced normally, with regular review and active treatment, the life expectancy of the patient is not generally affected.
A pacemaker can replace the sinoatrial node or atrioventricular node to generate pulse current to stimulate the heart muscle cells and make the heart beat normally. It is commonly used clinically in patients with slow heart rate and atrioventricular block.
The exact life expectancy after installing a pacemaker also depends on the patient’s physical condition, the presence of complications, and the presence of other underlying metabolic diseases. Keeping a good mood, regular diet and regular checkups will not affect the normal life expectancy of the user.
The normal service life of a pacemaker is 8~10 years. Since the installation of the pacemaker, follow-up visits should be made every six months as required, and the interval between visits should be shorter as the service life gets longer. If you feel chest tightness, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, or fatigue near the end of the service life, you should go to the hospital immediately for follow-up and further examination to determine whether you need to replace your pacemaker.
Life expectancy should not be generalized as it varies from person to person.