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Where can one buy a pacemaker?
Pacemakers are bought from medical manufactures by the doctor or hospital where the implantation surgery will take place. A patient would not be able to purchase a pacemaker on his/her own.
How long is the hospital stay for a pacemaker implant patient?
Patients undergoing surgical pacemaker implantation usually stay in the hospital overnight.
What should a pacemaker implant patient know about his surgeon prior to surgery?
How many pacemaker implants has the physician performed?What type of pacemaker will be implanted, univentricular or biventricular, and how many of the specific procedure has the physician performed?
What failure percentage is considered dangerous in surgery?
If you are the patient, one is sufficient.
Why is an intravenous line inserted into the vein of a patient prior to pacemaker implant surgery?
An intravenous (IV) line will also be inserted into a vein in the patient's arm before the procedure begins in case medication or blood products are required during the insertion.
What consideration is given to a patient's overall health prior to eye surgery?
The patient's overall health must also be considered. Poor general health will affect the ophthalmologic surgery outcome.
Why wont medicad cover sexual reasingment surgery?
It is not considered medically necessary for the patient's health.
How important is the overall health of the patient in making the decision to perform cataract surgery?
The overall health of the patient needs to be considered in making the decision to operate.
Is every patient tested for HIV before surgery?
The patient is not tested for HIV prior to surgery.
How did bear grills lose his father?
He died after undergoing in a heart pacemaker surgery.
When is surgery the only option for curing obesity?
Surgery is something that should be discussed with a doctor who can properly go through all options that would be appropriate for each patient. Surgery may be a good choice for one patient, but another patient may be able to try different exercise or diet programs they hadn't considered before.
What is the purpose of preparing for surgery?
Preparing for surgery helps the patient understand what to expect before surgery and ensures the patient is physically and psychologically ready for the surgery.
