Abstract:Various slow arrhythmias occur after open heart surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass. Temporary pacemakers help patients to survive during the perioperative period. When the patient’s postoperative autonomic rhythm is increased enough to maintain normal circulatory function, the pacemaker and the pacing lead are removed. However, certain complications are usually associated with the removal process. Designing a temporary pacing lead that is degradable and does not need to be removed may solve above problem. Currently, magnesium is known to be gradually increasing in biomedical applications. This paper reviews the research progress of magnesium alloys as degradable temporary pacing electrode materials.