Pacer ECF is a pacer that helps people with atrial fibrillation. It can also help to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack. Some people use pacer ECF because it may be safer than warfarin or aspirin for preventing clots in people who have not had a previous clotting event, but research studies have not proved this.
-The pacer ECF implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device sends electrical pulses through electrodes on the pectoral muscles
-Pacers are used when someone’s heart rate is too fast, slow, or irregular
-You will need to see your doctor before receiving pacer ECF.
Pacer ECF helps people with congestive heart failure. This pacer regulates the heartbeat and boosts blood pressure to reduce symptoms of heart failure. One pacer can last up to two years. The pacer consists of an external battery pack worn on your belt or chest strap and leads connected to electrodes on your skin.