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My mother-in-law is completely dependent on her pacemaker for keeping her alive. how do they keep her alive during a battery change? what is the risk of death in this case during the procedure? im really worried for her, and shes terrified?
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You are misunderstanding how a pacemaker works. Pacemakers send electrical pulses to help your heart beat at a normal rate and rhythm. Pacemakers can also be used to help your heart chambers beat in sync so your heart can pump blood more efficiently to your body. One's heart does not stop beating during a battery change. ref: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/pacemakers
Answered 11/5/2022
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A standby external.pacemaker or a temporary pacemaker installed through the groin can be used during the pacemaker or battery change if a patient is dependent upon a chronic pacemaker for every heartbeat. This will be determined by the cardiologist before the appointment for the procedure.
Answered 11/6/2022
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