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Are there any side effects from having a pacemaker?

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Soreness : Pacemaker implantation is a routine procedure for experienced operators. While there are risks to any procedure, the risk of serious adverse events with pacemakers is quite low. Most people commonly are a little sore and may have some swelling in the area for a few days.

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Answered 8/3/2018

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