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What are the advantages and disadvantages of pacemakers?
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Function and quality: The advantage of pacemaker is to safe keep one's activity and quality of life -- and there is really no disadvantage - it is a simple procedure with instant benefit -- a good therapy if one needs it.
Answered 8/4/2020
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Many: Advantages: can keep one alive. Prevent passing out. Avoid slow heart rates and passes. Can help detect arrhythmias in the future disadvnatges: need battery replacement, inconvenient at the airport, etc.
Answered 8/15/2018
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