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How Long After Pacemaker Battery Dies Should Another Pacemaker Be Inserted?

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Posted on Tue, 18 Aug 2015
Question: if my pacemaker battery dies, is there a window of time before new pacemaker must be inserted?
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
It can work a bit longer, than indicated

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

Usually when your doctor tell you, that your pacemaker should be changed, there is some energy leaved, for security reasons. So it can work a bit longer. But it is safer to change it on time.

Regards,

Wishing you good health

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,
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Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan

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Practicing since :2007

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How Long After Pacemaker Battery Dies Should Another Pacemaker Be Inserted?

Brief Answer: It can work a bit longer, than indicated Detailed Answer: Dear Sir, Usually when your doctor tell you, that your pacemaker should be changed, there is some energy leaved, for security reasons. So it can work a bit longer. But it is safer to change it on time. Regards, Wishing you good health In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask Regards,