• How long does it take to recover from a pacemaker surgery?

I am a 55 year old male and I will have a pacemaker surgery. How long does it take to recover from a pacemaker surgery?

7 Answers

  • Vascular Surgeon
  • Amarillo, TX

Pacemaker surgery is a very simple procedure and the recovery is only a few days.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Phoenix, AZ

A few days. There is minimal discomfort.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Las Vegas, NV

The recovery period after a pacemaker is very brief, usually a few days. It often performed with sedation. A sling is often given after this procedure to prevent dislodgment of the pacemaker but patients usually recover quickly.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Asheville, NC

Oh, about as long as it takes for the local anesthetic to wear off. In other words, not very long.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Rosedale, NY

There is no down time for this procedure. You can resume full activity the following day.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Las Vegas, Nevada

It should not take more than a couple of days to recover. It is important to remain on monitor for at least 24 hours to be sure that lead doesn’t dislodge

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Atlanta, GA

You will probably be discharged the same day or the following day from surgery. Recovery is usually very routine. The main concern is wearing a sling to prevent too much movement of the shoulder on the side where the pacemaker is placed.

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