Risks

Complications related to pacemaker surgery or having a pacemaker are uncommon, but could include:

• Infection near the site in the heart where the device is implanted
• Swelling, bruising or bleeding at the pacemaker site, especially if you take blood thinners
• Blood clots (thromboembolism) near the pacemaker site
• Damage to blood vessels or nerves near the pacemaker
• Collapsed lung (pneumothorax)
• Blood in the space between the lung and chest wall (hemothorax)
• Movement (shifting) of the device or leads