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Hello when a pacemaker battery is being replaced are you going to be put to sleep?
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It can be done with local anesthetic +/- conscious sedation, no need for general anesthesia.
Answered 4/9/2022
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No This usually an outpatient procedure;you will only need local anesthesia Thanks
Answered 4/7/2022
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