Pacemaker failure
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pacemaker-failure-285-12616026
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Pacemaker failure
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Pacemaker failure is the inability of an implanted artificial pacemaker to perform its intended function of regulating the beating of the heart. A pacemaker uses electrical impulses delivered by electrodes in order to contract the heart muscles. Failure of a pacemaker is defined by the requirement of repeat surgical pacemaker-related procedures after the initial implantation. Most implanted pacemakers are dual chambered and have two leads, causing the implantation time to take longer because of
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacemaker_failure
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2023-12-03T22:57:40Z
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