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How Long After Pacemaker Battery Dies Should Another Pacemaker Be Inserted?
Question: if my pacemaker battery dies, is there a window of time before new pacemaker must 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,
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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