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I have been diagnosed with ist and they are now talking about a pacemaker. does that make sense?
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Yes: It is an unusual condition that may refractory to medical management. To go on to pacemaker would depend on how symptomatic you are. What medications have you tried or did you tolerate them?
Answered 4/12/2017
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