Recovery at Home You may feel sore, swollen, or see bruising around the insertion site for a few days. This is normal. Recovery takes time, but following ...

 Recovery should not prevent you from returning to an active lifestyle. Most people return to normal activities quickly, provided they follow a few key ru...

Cardiac Ablation Procedures Ablation creates small scars in the heart to block abnormal electrical signals, stopping irregular rhythms. The Procedur...

Pacemaker Placement: Recovery at Home Most people return to their normal routine in 1 to 2 weeks. You may feel a hard ridge or see the outline of the de...

ICD Placement: Before Your Procedure An Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered device that acts as a lifeguard for your heart....

ICD Placement: Recovery at Home Most people return to their normal routine in 1 to 2 weeks. You may see the outline of the device under your skin or fee...

This procedure uses a brief electrical shock to reset your heart's rhythm. Recovery is usually quick, but you need to rest immediately afterward. W...

 Electrical cardioversion uses a brief electric shock to reset an abnormal heart rhythm (like atrial fibrillation).  What to Expect The Setup: The do...