title: [Heart pacemaker].
abstract: The function of the different systems of cardiac pacemakers and their programmability are explained. The follow-up of the pacemaker patient is described, differentiated following the possibilities available to the general practitioner in his office and the specialized pacemaker clinic. Some dysfunctions encountered from time to time are described as practical examples.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cueni
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000628:therapy*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D004867:Equipment Design; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial
vernacular_title: Herzschrittmacher.