surgery with dual chamber pacemaker

Could anyone tell me if it is safe to have lower spine surgery with a dual chamber pacemaker? They will be using electric cauterization. Thanks, Patty

3 Comments

electrocautery

by capecod - 2018-11-27 19:13:25

hi patty

if you go to my posts   (cape cod)   you will see several comments about electro cautery. i had questions since i have crt-d and received many comments from ian, donr, and grateful heart. such good advice and information.....also, hand-holding! 

i also checked in with my EP  

my best

patty

 

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by capecod - 2018-11-27 21:37:11

......comments are on this news feed (see my note above)

Thanks

by Littlebit - 2018-11-28 07:32:05

Thank you all for your advice. Much appreciated. Patty

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