Stages of HIV Infection. Without treatment, HIV advances in stages, overwhelming your immune system and getting worse over time. The three stages of HIV infection are: (1) acute HIV infection, (2) clinical latency, and (3) AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
A pacemaker is a small, battery-powered device that is implanted into your chest to help regulate your heart rate. You need a pacemaker if your heart beat is too slow or is irregular. Your heart may not be able to pump blood well throughout your body. This can happen because of heart failure, aging, or heart medications. You may have the following signs and symptoms:
A temporary pacemaker may be needed after a heart attack during the hospitalization due to have a heart rhythm that is too slow - a pacemaker may not be indicated long term unless damage to the heart's electrical conduction system from the heart attack will impact being able to have a normal heart rhythm and rate.