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A pacemaker is a small medical device implanted in the chest or abdomen to help regulate abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias. It uses electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate when its natural pacing system is impaired. Pacemakers are commonly used to treat conditions like bradycardia, where the heart beats too slowly, or heart block, where the electrical signals are partially or fully blocked. Modern pacemakers are highly sophisticated, capable of adjusting the heart rate based on the body’s activity level. These life-saving devices help restore proper heart function, improving quality of life and reducing the risk of serious complications like heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest.