Types of Pacemakers | 合法醫療器材資訊網

The type of pacemaker you may need depends on your symptoms and the specific heart condition you have. After our diagnostic evaluation, we discuss our recommendations with you to choose the right pacemaker for your needs.

Single-chamber pacemaker

This type of pacemaker has one lead that connects the pulse generator to one chamber of your heart.

For most people, we use the single-chamber pacemaker to control heartbeat pacing by connecting the lead to your right ventricle (lower heart chamber). Depending on your symptoms and the type of pacing you need, we connect the lead to your right atrium (upper heart chamber) to stimulate the pacing in that chamber.

Dual-chamber pacemaker

With two leads, this device connects to both chambers on the right side of your heart, the right atrium and the right ...