Bradycardia pacing

Since the first human pacemaker in the 1950s, there has been rapid development in the technology of cardiac devices for rhythm management and the equipment to facilitate their implantation. As a result, the number of patients with devices has soared and the indications for their use have increased. This article aims to provide a practical review of pacemaker indications, and an overview of pacemaker function and malfunction, to demystify a device that has become commonplace in medical practice.