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Which medical conditions do pacemakers help?
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See Below: The most common indicators for pacemakers are bradycardia, tachycardia and heart block: slow heart rate, fast heart rate and when the heart stops beating for several seconds.
Answered 12/12/2014
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Pacemakers: These devices are for patients with heart rates that are too low.
Answered 3/31/2012
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