april 3

hello everyone.april 3 my pacer is 4 yrs and going strong.
i had heart block and had a dual pacer put in april 3 -2003.
its my first pacer.
how long does a pacer normally last?

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lenght of PM

by patriciapeter - 2007-03-28 07:03:27

hi, the lenght of time a PM lasts depends on how much you use it, my first one lasted 9yrs. and I'm hoping my 2nd one lasts that long too. You could ask your MD because when you have an interrogation they can give you an estimate. Hope yours lasts a ling time! Take care now.
Pat

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