Will a pacemaker help with sleep apnea?

A new medical implant could help treat people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes breathing to stop abnormally during sleep, researchers say.

Does a pacemaker improve sleep?

Generally improved sleep habit was reported in 50\% patients of the pacemaker group and 15\% patients of the ICD group (P=0.025). The patients with improved sleep habit in the pacemaker group reported longer sleep hours when compared to their pre-pacemaker baseline (7.13 vs. 6.48 hours, P=0.0001).

Will a pacemaker improve my breathing?

By regulating the heart’s rhythm, a pacemaker can often eliminate the symptoms of bradycardia. This means individuals often have more energy and less shortness of breath. However, a pacemaker is not a cure. It will not prevent or stop heart disease, nor will it prevent heart attacks.

Can a pacemaker cause sleep apnea?

Pacemaker recipients are at high-risk of sleep apnea (SA). New generation of pacemakers allow day by day, sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) monitoring.

What should you avoid if you have a pacemaker?

Keep at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from your pacemaker:

• Cellular phones, including PDAs and portable MP3 players with integrated cellular phones.
• Devices transmitting Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi signals (cell phones, wireless Internet routers, etc.)
• Headphones and earbuds.
• Magnetic wands used in the game of Bingo.

Can a pacemaker cause shortness of breath?

This can occur without any chest pain, presenting with sudden shortness of breath. His normally functioning pacemaker might be causing his heart to beat out of sync, which can result in what is called pacing-induced cardiomyopathy.

Does having a pacemaker shorten your life?

Having a pacemaker should not significantly alter or disrupt your life. As long as you follow a few simple precautions and follow your healthcare provider’s schedule for periodic follow-up, your pacemaker should not noticeably impact your lifestyle in any negative way.