Pacemaker installation is generally not life-threatening, but localized nerve damage can occur in people with thin bodies.
Cardiac pacemakers are suitable for patients suffering from acute myocarditis, bradycardia caused by drugs or electrolyte disorders, conduction block and recurrent episodes of A. S. syndrome. While pacemakers are mainly used for bradyarrhythmias, there are generally no more obvious contraindications.
The pacemaker is mainly implanted near the patient’s shoulder. For patients with a thin body, the implantation of a pacemaker may lead to abrasion of the body capsule or directly abrade the pacemaker, resulting in the exposure of the pacemaker to the surface of the skin, and finally causing the patient to experience localized nerve damage.
In addition, patients with thin bodies may experience localized limitations in their shoulders when doing exercise, and may not be able to perform movements with a large amplitude. After the pacemaker is installed, it is recommended to go to the hospital regularly for checkups for infections, etc., so as to avoid infections and the formation of acute endocarditis.
It is recommended that patients with pacemakers should pay attention to a light diet during the treatment period, and remember not to smoke or drink alcohol to avoid aggravating the condition, and inform the doctor if they feel unwell in order to avoid delaying the treatment.