Regardless of where you had your initial consultation or tests, all surgical procedures take place at KIMS Hospital in Maidstone. Most outpatient appointments, including follow up appointments with your Consultant, can take place at either KIMS Hospital or Sevenoaks Medical Centre.

Once the procedure is complete, you will be transferred to the recovery area and cared for by the dedicated Cardiac Nursing team. You should usually be able to go home the same day as your procedure. Prior to your discharge, a Physiologist will carry out a full check of your new pacemaker.

Every patient is different, but most patients make a full recovery between four to six weeks after the procedure. During the first three to four weeks, you should avoid any strenuous activity and reduce the amount of stretching on your left side.

You may be given exercises to follow to keep your left arm and shoulder mobile. Your Consultant will be able to discuss this with you in your initial consultation, so you know what to expect.

You will not be able to drive for at least a week after you have had your pacemaker fitted and will need to make sure that someone can drive you home after your procedure.

Your cardiac pacemaker will be checked four weeks after being implanted. After that you will require regular monitoring and checks every six months and then every year, which your Consultant will discuss with you during your initial consultation.

Should your Physiologist identify any issues with your pacemaker, your Consultant will be informed and an appointment will be made as soon as possible to discuss it with you.