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A pacemaker can be implanted into the chest to stimulate the heart so that it beats in a regular rhythm.

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Can you still work as an electrician with a pacemaker?

Welding is possible by someone with a pacemaker. The arc generated by the welding process is very concentrated and will not cause a problem in someone implanted with the device. It is important to be especially cautious however to avoid electrical shock as such an incident may damage a pacemaker or cause it to fail. Welding on a pacemaker is extremely dangerous, It is a must to take an opinion from a certified doctor


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Will a pace maker work with cloded arteries?

A pacemaker may increase the regularity and reliability of the heart beat. If coronary arteries are clogged, a pacemaker alone may not restore normal cardiac function.


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What are the effects of an AED to a pacemaker?

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What complications occur with an old pacemaker leads left in a body after the pacemaker is replaced?

the answer is in the question. if the pacemaker is replaced the leads are used for it.


What is the average lifespan of a person with pacemaker?

7-10 years depending on the amount (1,2 or 3) of leads attached to it and how hard the pacemaker has to work to send electrical signals to the heart.


What is the technical term for your pacemaker?

The heart's "pacemaker" is the SA (sinoatrial) node.


Where is located the pacemaker?

The pacemaker is located on the outside of the right atrium.