Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg To Have Pacemaker Replaced

Former All-American Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska men’s basketball coach, will undergo a procedure to replace his pacemaker, the school announced on January 16, 2023. Hoiberg was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and atrial fibrillation in 2015 while coaching the Chicago Bulls. He underwent a procedure to have a pacemaker implanted in his chest at that time. The pacemaker helps regulate his heart rate and prevent dangerous heart rhythms.

Types of Pacemakers

Artificial pacemakers are small devices implanted in the body to regulate heart rate. They are used to treat bradycardia, a condition in which the heart rate is too slow. Pacemakers can also be used to treat atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats irregularly and too fast.

There are two main types of pacemakers: single-chamber pacemakers and dual-chamber pacemakers. Single-chamber pacemakers regulate the heart rate in one chamber of the heart, usually the right ventricle. Dual-chamber pacemakers regulate the heart rate in both the right atrium and the right ventricle.

Procedure

The procedure to replace a pacemaker is relatively minor. It is usually done on an outpatient basis, meaning that patients can go home the same day.

During the procedure, the doctor will make a small incision in the chest and remove the old pacemaker. The new pacemaker will then be implanted in the same location. The procedure usually takes about an hour.

Recovery

Most patients recover from pacemaker replacement surgery within a few days. They may experience some pain and swelling at the incision site, but this should improve over time.

Patients will need to avoid strenuous activity for a few weeks after surgery. They should also avoid getting the incision site wet.

Conclusion

Pacemaker replacement surgery is a relatively minor procedure that can improve the quality of life for people with heart conditions. The procedure is usually successful and patients can expect to return to their normal activities within a few weeks.

Additional Resources

• [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/pacemakers)
• [American Heart Association](https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/arrhythmia/pacemakers)
• [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/pacemaker-implantation/about/pac-20385294)

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