US Medical Term · procedures
Pacemaker Implantation
Implantación de marcapasos
Also: Colocación de marcapasos (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Pacemaker Implantation |
| Spanish (Español) | Implantación de marcapasos |
| Chinese (中文) | 心臟起搏器植入術 |
| Korean (한국어) | 심박동기 삽입술 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Cấy máy tạo nhịp tim |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Paglalagay ng pacemaker |
| Portuguese (Português) | Implante de marcapasso |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การฝังเครื่องกระตุ้นหัวใจ |
| Japanese (日本語) | ペースメーカー植え込み術 |
What it means
Pacemaker implantation is a surgical procedure in which a small electronic device is placed under the skin near the collarbone to regulate an abnormal heart rhythm. Thin wires called leads are threaded through veins into the heart chambers to deliver small electrical signals that keep the heart beating at a steady rate. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia with sedation and typically takes one to two hours. Most patients go home the next day. You will need to avoid heavy lifting for several weeks and stay clear of strong magnetic fields. Follow-up appointments are needed to check the device and battery life.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My heart rate drops too low sometimes, and my cardiologist wants to implant a pacemaker.
Mi frecuencia cardíaca baja demasiado en ocasiones y mi cardiólogo quiere implantarme un marcapasos.
Are there restrictions on using electronics or going through metal detectors after pacemaker implantation?
¿Hay restricciones para usar aparatos electrónicos o pasar por detectores de metales después de la implantación del marcapasos?
How often will the pacemaker battery need to be replaced?
¿Con qué frecuencia habrá que reemplazar la batería del marcapasos?
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Last reviewed: September 2026