What Is Wind? Air may not seem like anything at all; in fact, we look right through it all the time, but during a windstorm, air really makes its presence known. Wind is able to lift roofs off buildings, blow down power lines and trees, and cause highway accidents as gusts push around cars and trucks.
1 The number of leads used, the brand of the pacemaker, as well as the specific type will all influence the type. 2  On average, the cost of pacemaker can be anywhere from $12,000 to as much as $105,000 without insurance itself. There are also consultation fees that may be applied before you proceed with the surgery. 2  After the pacemaker is installed, you will be required to have checkups with a heart specialist to ensure that everything is running at 100%.
Placing a pacemaker requires minor surgery. The surgery usually is done in a hospital or special heart treatment laboratory. Before the surgery, an intravenous (IV) line will be inserted into one of your veins. You will receive medicine through the IV line to help you relax. The medicine also might make you sleepy.