Office Tests & Procedures

PACEMAKER OR DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD) FOLLOW-UP

Regular follow-up checks of your pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) are an important part of your implanted device care. Some of the objectives of the pacemaker follow-up clinic include: 

1. Optimizing the settings of the pacemaker to match your present needs

2. Maximizing the battery life of your pacemaker and detect early signs of battery depletion

3. Monitoring the underlying electrical disease process and accommodate changing pacemaker/ICD made out of stainless steel

4. Re-programming around pacer related problems

5. Staying abreast of pacemaker advisories and alerts, and

6. Educate patients and family members.