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My grandma has been on enalapril for 25 years since a heart attack went into hospital for pacemaker and they told her to stop she has now passed away?

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Dr. Craig Carter answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Not related: Enalapril is used for hypertension or congestive heart failure. A pacemaker is placed for symptomatic cardiac dysrhythmias. Stopping medications is usually based on clinical judgement. The placement of a permanent pacemaker usually indicates worsening function. Don't know what the cause of death was, but likely not related to the enalapril.

Answered 7/25/2018

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