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I am 47 years, i ask..does installing pacemaker help to improving my heart muscle , my e.f is 32%..thanks?

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Depends: If the disease is in the muscle, installing a pacer will help if and only if there's a problem getting the atrial kick to the ventricles at the right time. Pacers are great for the right patients, but if the problem is a weak muscle in itself, don't expect benefit. Good luck.

Dr Dougherty agreed

Answered 2/26/2013

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