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I am a 73 yr old male with a cardiac regular pacemaker; that is 2 years old. my cardiologist wants me to replace it. is it necessary?
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Sounds fishy: Most pacemakers implanted today last 7-10 years. 2 years is awfully short. Even at maximal settings a pacemaker should last 5 years.
Answered 7/31/2012
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usually: If the reason that you received the pacemaker in the first place is still present (such as poor connection between the top and bottom chambers) then yes, replacement of the pacemaker is advised to keep you from redeveloping the symptoms that you had in the first place.
Answered 11/22/2012
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