Leadless pacemaker implant

You may experience some redness, bruising, or tenderness at the incision site, which is normal.
You may have an incision site on one or both sides of your groin. If a gauze dressing is in place, please remove the dressing today. If present, leave the steri-strips in place. DO NOT remove the clear surgical glue that seals your wound- allow it to peel off on its own. If you are still being admitted to the hospital, our electrophysiology team will remove the dressing the day following the surgery.
Do not shower or get the incision wet for 48 hours after the procedure.
You will need a ride home the day after the procedure.
Do not drive for 72 hours after the procedure.
Do not raise your arm above the level of your shoulder or do any strenuous upper body exercise or lift anything heavier than 10 pounds up to 4 weeks after the procedure.
No sports that require aggressive movement of your arms (i.e. tennis, pickleball, golf, swimming, etc.).
Do not swim, sit in a hot tub, exercise, or do sit-ups for at least one week.
For information about remote monitoring, refer to the pamphlet provided to you in your discharge packet titled "Device Remote Monitoring."
If you notice increasing swelling, firmness, bleeding, numbness, or tingling in either leg or experience extreme discomfort, please call our office at 201-432-7837.

Recovery after a Leadless Pacemaker Implant Print