Pacemaker Implantation in Mumbai

Pacemaker implantation in Mumbai at Shree Hospitals offers significant and immediate improvements in heart rhythm stability and overall quality of life:

• Eliminates episodes of fainting, dizziness, and extreme fatigue caused by slow heart rate
• Continuously monitors and corrects heart rhythm without any conscious effort from the patient
• Restores safe and consistent heart rate during rest, sleep, and physical activity
• Bradycardia treatment through pacing reduces risk of sudden cardiac arrest from complete heart block
• Modern devices are MRI-compatible, allowing continued diagnostic imaging when needed
• Long battery life of 8 to 12 years with minimal maintenance between follow-up visits
• Enables patients to resume normal daily activities including walking, travel, and light exercise

Permanent pacemaker surgery for slow heart rate is a well-established and safe procedure. However, patients are counselled on the following possible risks:

• Bleeding or bruising at the incision and device pocket site in the immediate post-procedure period
• Infection at the pocket site requiring antibiotic treatment or, rarely, device revision
• Lead displacement in the early weeks requiring repositioning through a minor repeat procedure
• Pneumothorax - accidental air entry into the chest cavity during venous access, managed promptly
• Skin erosion over the device pocket in thin patients or following infection in rare long-term cases
• Pacemaker dependency in patients who rely entirely on pacing for heart rate support
• Device or lead malfunction over time, identified during routine follow-up and corrected as needed

Our team at Shree Hospitals conducts thorough pre-procedural risk assessment and uses strict sterile technique to minimise all implant-related complications.

Being well-prepared for your consultation helps you understand your diagnosis and the treatment plan clearly:

• Do I definitely need a pacemaker or are there non-device treatment options available for my condition?
• Which type is most suitable for me - single and dual chamber pacemaker or a rate-responsive device?
• How long will the battery last and what happens when it needs to be replaced?
• Are there any electrical devices, appliances, or environments I must avoid after implantation?
• Can I continue exercise, travel by air, and go through airport security with a pacemaker?
• Is the device MRI-compatible and what precautions apply during future imaging procedures?
• How frequently do I need follow-up visits for device interrogation and monitoring?
• What symptoms after discharge should prompt me to contact the hospital immediately?

Shree Hospitals offers a comprehensive range of cardiac rhythm management therapies that go beyond standard cardiac pacing device implant for heart rhythm disorders:

• ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) - detects and terminates dangerous ventricular arrhythmias with an internal shock
• Subcutaneous ICD (S-ICD) - leadless defibrillator option for patients without the need for anti-tachycardia pacing
• Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy with Defibrillator (CRT-D) - combined biventricular pacing and defibrillation for advanced heart failure
• Leadless Pacemaker - miniaturised capsule pacemaker placed directly inside the heart without conventional leads or a chest pocket
• Remote Device Monitoring - wireless transmission of heart rate regulation device data to our clinic for real-time review between visits
• Electrophysiology Study with Ablation - diagnosis and curative treatment of tachyarrhythmias in the same procedural session
• Loop Recorder Implantation - small subcutaneous monitoring device for long-term unexplained syncope and arrhythmia detection

All device therapies at Shree Hospitals are selected through a structured multi-disciplinary electrophysiology team review, ensuring every patient receives the most appropriate and evidence-based rhythm management solution.