Strong Heart and Vascular Center
Procedures
Pacemakers
During Your Pacemaker Procedure
Your nurse will prepare you for the pacemaker procedure by:
- Asking you to remove all jewelry, dentures, prostheses, and contact lenses. You may wear glasses during the procedure.
- Applying the automatic blood pressure cuff and heart monitor to your arm, and attaching a small clip to your finger to monitor your oxygen level.
- Inserting an intravenous line (IV) into your forearm
to provide medications and fluids during and following
the procedure.
The doctor will thoroughly explain the procedure and answer any questions you may have. The doctor will then begin the procedure, which usually takes 1-2 hours. Most patients are awake during the procedure, but an IV sedative may be given to help you relax, if needed. If you need anything or experience any discomfort, please tell your nurse.
Care Following Your Pacemaker Procedure