When Does a Slow Heart Require a Pacemaker?

In this episode of Health Charcha Season 2, issued in public interest by Medtronic, host Kartik speaks with Dr Ranjan Shetty, Lead Consultant Cardiologist and Medical Director at Sparsh Group of Hospitals, Bengaluru, to decode bradycardia, a condition where the heart beats slower than normal. While a low heart rate can be perfectly normal in athletes or healthy individuals, it can also signal a serious electrical problem in the heart, especially when accompanied by symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, blackouts, or fainting. The episode explores how bradycardia becomes more common with age, the risks of delayed diagnosis, including sudden falls and injuries and when a pacemaker becomes necessary. Dr Shetty also explains the difference between traditional wired pacemakers and newer leadless pacemakers, highlighting how minimally invasive technology is transforming heart rhythm care in India and helping patients return to life with greater confidence and safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices