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Are pacemakers recommended for heart patients with chronic pulmonary disease?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

No: Only if they have bradycardia arrythmias.

Answered 10/15/2012

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

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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