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Hi there. what is the risk for inserting a permanent pacemaker for frail a 95 year old?

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Dr. Evan Kardon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: If clinically she needs a PPM then most likely should be inserted.

Answered 7/25/2018

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