Keeping the Beat: How Pacemakers Protect the Heart’s Rhythm
This episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health highlights heart rhythm disorders and how pacemakers work, who needs them, and why today’s devices are smarter and more adaptable than ever.
Dr. George Waits, a cardiologist who specializes in electrophysiology and rhythm management, explains what happens when the heart rhythm is out of sync, how doctors decide when a pacemaker is the right solution, and what patients can expect before and after implantation.
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