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Is there a possibility that the life of a pacemaker will increase comparing it from previous result from current?
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Pacer: Pacer longevity can be maximized by programming to the least energy drain commensurate with reliable function. If a high drain can be corrected by programming then device longevity can be increased.
Answered 2/10/2016
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