Question 1

what would the symptoms be if my mother chose//refused to get a new pacemaker generator/battery?

Accepted Answer

Same: Most likely she will develop symptoms similar to the ones she had previous to pacemaker insertion. Most paroxysmal arrhythmias are serious and may result in sudden death.

Question 2

my grandfather is in his 80's and he will be having the battery on his pacemaker replaced. are their any major risks involved?

Accepted Answer

Not high risk : Generator exchange is not a high risk procedure. It is usually done with sedation and local anesthesia. Risks are mostly local e.g. Bleeding or infection.

Question 3

do yourecharge the batteries in a pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

No: No  .   At least not with present day technology.  It requires replacing the can (pulse generator) which holds the battery and the computer.

Question 4

how to change battery in pacemaker / buying?

Accepted Answer

Pacemaker: In a permanent implanted pacemaker the battery is an integral part of the can. When we change the battery we are changing the entire device leaving only the leads in place. The battery is not installed separately from the device.

Question 5

how are batteries chosen to be put in pacemakers?

Accepted Answer

Manufacture specific: The companies that manufacture pacemakers design their own batteries to optimize the longevity of the device. The batteries are not replaced when depleted; the entire pacemaker is replaced.

Question 6

can i refuse to have battery changed in pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

Pacemaker: You can refuse to have the battery changed(generator change) but this means the pacemaker will no longer work. This isn't a particularly wise move for most situations.

Question 7

do you have to recharge the batteries in a pacemaker?

Accepted Answer

No: You replace the generator. A simple procedure where an incision is made over the old pacmaker and a new one is placed . The wound is closed like the original. Usually done in cath lab , ep lab, or the or.Pts usually go home same day.

Question 8

what's the death rate for pacemaker battery replacements?

Accepted Answer

Low: If there are no other medical conditions, the risk of dying from a pacemaker replacement is very low, below 1%.

Question 9

can you tell me what number of times a pacemaker battery charged?

Accepted Answer

Huh?: It's always charged until it needs to be changed.

Question 10

how often should the battery in a pacemaker be changed?  how do you know if it's low?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Changing the batteries (actually, the entire device is replaced) depends on the settings you need to pace your heart.  Approximately 5 years, however, it can be shorter or longer.
There is an alarm that will sound if you've reached the threshold for replacement.  Call your doc immediately if you should hear any unusual sounds...Also, you should have received a booklet explaing the features to you.

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What would the symptoms be if my mother chose//refused to get a new pacemaker generator/battery?

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My grandfather is in his 80's and he will be having the battery on his pacemaker replaced. are their any major risks involved?

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Do yourecharge the batteries in a pacemaker?

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How to change battery in pacemaker / buying?

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How are batteries chosen to be put in pacemakers?

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Can i refuse to have battery changed in pacemaker?

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Do you have to recharge the batteries in a pacemaker?

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