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If the pacemaker can not prevent the heart attack, what happens to it during the heart attack?
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Pacer: A heart attack usually doesn't affect an electronic pacemaker. The device will help prevent the heart from slowing excessively and usually won't be affected by rapid heart action. If a cardiac arrest occurs and defibrillation is necessary, the electric shock could possibly affect the pacer circuitry.
Answered 3/28/2014
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