Cardiac rhythm management

The Cardiac rhythm management department provides a follow-up service for people who have implanted devices, these include:

Pacemakers
Implantable cardiovertor defibrillators (ICDs)
Implantable loop recorder “Reveal”

The majority of appointments take place in the cardiac rhythm management department at the Freeman Hospital
However, these are occasionally held elsewhere but your appointment letter will give you further details.

Staff you are likely to meet

You will meet specially-trained staff called physiologists who will look after you during your time here.

Types of test you can expect

Our staff will use tests will determine if your implanted device is functioning normally. They will use special programmes to check that your implantable device is working normally and that its battery life is as predicted.

When all the tests are completed you will be asked to make a follow up appointment.

If the physiologist is concerned about any of your results, they will contact one of the doctors to discuss this.