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A pacemaker is an electrical device that is placed under the skin in the chest, which helps in controlling the heartbeat. Conditions that can affect the heart rate are arrhythmias, normal aging of the heart, some medicines, and congenital abnormalities of the heart.

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My mother has a heart block and was advised to place a pacemaker immediately. Should I proceed or not?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother is 78 years old and I am very confused about taking a decision about whether should for her to go for a pacemaker or not. The doctor is saying a pacemaker is a must immediately as she has a heart block. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »

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Dr. Alka

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and went through all your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Your mother has a problem associated with her heart, her ECG (electrocardiogram) shows bradycardia (low heart rate) and arrhythmia. A pacemaker is a small...  Read Full »

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