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I have a pacemaker its currently set to make sure i meet the minimum 60 bpm. is it possible to have the bare minimum set at 80 bpm for my inactive state. i feel like the 60 bpm makes me lethargic for any activity expected of my age range. i am 22yrs?
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Pacemaker: If your pacemaker is programmable, speak to your cardiologist about this. Some pacemakers can sense when the body needs faster rates.
Answered 3/11/2020
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