2006-07-16 14:06:01 · 3 answers · asked by juls 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
a pace maker emits regular electrical pulses to make the heart beat in a regular cycle whereas a defibrillator emits a large pulse of electricity to stop or kickstart the heart allowing it to start back in a normal rhythm. (that is the intent, not always does it work) This works because the heart creates it's own electricity.
2006-07-16 14:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by Deana G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pacemaker keeps the heart beating regularly. basically, the heart has 4 separate areas that squish blood through your body. there's two on the top and two on the bottom. when they start squishing out of whack, a defibrilator sends an electric current to jump-start the heart and get it to squish properly again. a defibrilator might also be used to try to get the heart to begin beating again in general, but i'm not sure.
2006-07-16 21:10:30 · answer #2 · answered by kittyluvr0223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm good question they do the same thing just 12 is internal and the other is external
2006-07-16 21:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by burnt bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋