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Are pacemakers recommended for heart patients with chronic pulmonary disease?
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No: Only if they have bradycardia arrythmias.
Answered 10/15/2012
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If They Need It: There is no reason lung disease precludes a pacemaker. It does, however, slightly increase the chance of a punctured lung during placement of the device.
Answered 2/18/2020
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