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Is Pacemaker Insertion Safe In An Elderly Patient?

My father has been recommended for a pace maker. He is 89 year old. I am concerned about the surgical risks outweighing the benefits of the pace maker. Is it unusually to get a pacemaker at 89? What other questions should I be asking the cardiologiststo ease my concerns.
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if pacemaker insertion safe in an elderly patient . Well pacemakers are generally inserted in people with very slow heart rates or with a condition known as heart block. Most people undergoing pacemaker placement are elderly. As pacemaker implantation doesn't usually require open heart surgery so there are limited risks , which you can discuss with cardiologist before making any decision . Possible risks involving in pacemaker implantation are bleeding , as pacemaker wires are typically inserted through a vein , infection , lung injury or abnormal heart beat . Discuss all the above complications with your doctor .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Pacemaker Insertion Safe In An Elderly Patient?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are wondering if pacemaker insertion safe in an elderly patient . Well pacemakers are generally inserted in people with very slow heart rates or with a condition known as heart block. Most people undergoing pacemaker placement are elderly. As pacemaker implantation doesn t usually require open heart surgery so there are limited risks , which you can discuss with cardiologist before making any decision . Possible risks involving in pacemaker implantation are bleeding , as pacemaker wires are typically inserted through a vein , infection , lung injury or abnormal heart beat . Discuss all the above complications with your doctor . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari