Pacemaker Guide: Surgery Risks, Benefits & Exercise

Pacemakers offer significant benefits for heart rhythm management, but surgery carries specific risks for the elderly. Recognizing warning signs and following safe exercise protocols ensures the device functions correctly.

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Risks of Pacemaker Surgery for an Elderly Person

If an abnormal heartbeat has begun to interfere with your daily activities, your doctor may recommend a pacemaker. Pacemakers are generally inserted in people with very slow heart rates or with a condition known as heart block.

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