Join Dr. Barry Bertolet and electrophysiologist Dr. Karthik Prasad from North Mississippi Medical Center as they break down everything you need to know about pacemakers in this episode of We’re All Heart. Learn how pacemakers treat slow heart rates, heart failure, and bundle branch block, and discover the latest innovations like leadless and conduction system pacing. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or curious viewer, this episode offers expert insights into symptoms, treatment options, and what to expect with a pacemaker in 2025.

Topics Covered:

• What is a pacemaker?
• Symptoms of slow heart rate
• Conditions that may require a pacemaker
• Traditional vs. leadless pacemakers
• Pacemakers and heart failure
• MRI safety, airport security, and lifestyle tips
• The future of cardiac pacing

Presented by North Mississippi Health Services in partnership with Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi.

• (00:00:04) - All Heart
• (00:01:01) - Heart Cardiology Specialist Prashad Patel on Pacemaker
• (00:02:44) - What is a Pacemaker?
• (00:05:46) - Heart disease and pacemakers--
• (00:13:05) - Leadless Pacemakers
• (00:19:05) - Does a Pacemaker Treat AFIB?
• (00:22:06) - How to Have an MRI on Your Pacemaker?
• (00:27:16) - Is a pacemaker prolonging my mother's life?
• (00:29:20) - True North: Cardiology Practice in Tupelo