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I have a low heart rate and have to have surgery is pacemaker ok?

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Maybe/maybe not: Pacemakers have a setting for a minimum heart rate. The setting is unique to each individual but commonly is around 50-60. If your heart rate is <50, your pacemaker may not be functioning correctly. Pacemakers should be checked, at least over the phone, every 3 months. Have you had yours checked recently?

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Answered 4/15/2013

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