Pacemaker

Date
20th Century
Description
A pacemaker is a small device that's placed (implanted) in the chest to help control the heartbeat. It's used to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. Implanting a pacemaker in the chest requires a surgical procedure. A pacemaker is also called a cardiac pacing device.

Object detail

Date
20th Century
Accession number
516-500278
Object type
Harry Brookes Allen Museum Pathology Category

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