curiosity Unchained: Does a Pacemaker Vibrate?

[EdisonLeonidas]

this may sound odd, but does a pacemaker vibrate? Friend of mine just had one implanted.

[LucasGrey]

as far as I know, a pacemaker doesn't vibrate. Its job is to electrically stimulate the heart to maintain an right heartbeat.

[AnakinEmory]

I consider you might be obtaining confused with a defibrillator which can give a pulsate sensation.

[RodneyTravis]

exactly, pacemakers don't vibrate, they send electrical pulses to the heart. Here's a simple chart to illustrate how it works: <thead> </thead> <tbody> </tbody>

operation	description
sensing	monitors the heart's organic rhythm
pacing	sends pulses to make the heart beat if it's going too slow

[ZahirLincoln]

you guys are great! Clear, concise, and accurate. I was just worried if it would trigger discomfort.