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What anesthetic are you put under usually for pace maker surgery?
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Anesthetic: Pacemaker implantation is usually done with mild sedation and local anesthesia. We do not always put a patient 'to sleep' for the procedure. Generally you will discuss the anesthetic part of the procedure with an anesthesia professional beforehand so the best choice for you can be made.
Answered 1/8/2015
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Local: this is usually done under a local type anesthetic with some sedation
Answered 11/30/2014
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