Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
Normally, surgery can take up to 3 hours.
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Days admitted
Generally, you will be allowed to go home after one or two days.
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Anesthesia
Local Anesthesia
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Recovery
Try to ensure that your wound is kept clean and dry. After around five days, you may take a shower.
Avoid lifting heavy objects and activities that require pushing or pulling heavy objects. For six weeks after the procedure, stay clear of vigorous activity such as golfing, tennis, and swimming. Try to walk as much as possible for exercise.
Normally, you can resume work within a week after you go home.
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Risks
Risks related to a pacemaker implant could include: - Infection. - There is a minor risk that one of the leads may get dislodged. That is the reason you are advised to avoid strenuous exercise for a few weeks after the procedure. - Internal bleeding - Hemorrhage
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After care
A check of your pacemaker should be done six weeks after your pacemaker is implanted. This follow-up appointment is important, due to the fact that adjustments will be executed that will extend the life of your pacemaker. After that, your pacemaker should be checked every three months on the telephone to assess battery function. A complete examination will be required once a year at a hospital or doctor's office.
Be aware that the following items could interfere with the functioning of your pacemaker:
- A cell phone. This should be used on the side that is opposite to where the pacemaker was implanted. - Strong electric or magnetic fields, such as: some industrial equipment; high intensity radio waves ; and arc resistance welders.
Avoid any tests that require magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Hospitals in Greece offering Pacemaker
This hospital lists Pacemaker in Greece; ask it to quote Pacemaker Implant (dual chamber) for your case.
HYGEIA Hospital is the first large private hospital to operate in Greece and has been a leading healthcare provider for the last 35 years. It is the first and only hospital in Greece to be accredited by the JCI.
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