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My father has gone through avr surgery. now doctor is advising for pacemaker. what's the need of pacemaker now? will that be permanent?
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Pacemaker: if your father now has a low heart rate then a pacemaker is a suitable option to prevent any episodes of slow hart rate and its consequences; if his heart rate remains low then it may have to be permanent
Answered 5/10/2014
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