Heart pacemaker
Alternate Names : Cardiac pacemaker implantation, Artificial pacemaker, Permanent pacemaker, Internal pacemaker, Cardiac resynchronization therapy, CRT, Biventricular pacemaker
Before the Procedure
Always tell your doctor or nurse what drugs you are taking, even drugs or herbs you bought without a prescription. The day before your surgery: - Shower and shampoo well.
- You may be asked to wash your whole body below your neck with a special soap.
On the day of the surgery:
- You may be asked not to drink or eat anything after midnight the night before your procedure. This includes chewing gum and breath mints. Rinse your mouth with water if it feels dry, but be careful not to swallow.
- Take your drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.
Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.
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