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Dad had a massive heart attack 6 months ago. his heart working at 29% they said he needs a pacemaker. an he won't have it done he thinks he's fine??
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He probably was told: that he needs a defibrillator not a pacemaker. A weakened heart muscle places him at significant risk for sudden cardiac death. He could feel just fine...until he dies! A defibrillator would prevent this sudden unexpected terminal event. He should be encouraged to discuss this more openly with his health care professionals.
Answered 4/28/2016
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