This resource provides clear, easy-to-understand information for patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). It explains what to expect after device implantation, how to care for your incision, safety tips for daily life, and the importance of ongoing device follow-up and remote monitoring. Patients will also find guidance on when to call the device clinic, battery replacement planning, and long-term care considerations.
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Publish Date or Last Revised
January 20, 2026
Resource Type
- Education: Patient / Caregiver
Therapeutic Area
Device Management
Management
General / Comprehensive Management
Setting
Device Care, Electrophysiology Lab, Inpatient, Outpatient
Quality Improvement Topic
Care Coordination, Effectiveness, Management, Patient Adherence, Patient Centeredness, Safety, Technology and Device Management
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