Does a patient getting a 3 lead pacemaker and defibrillator normally go home with the monitor device and software? Is it normal to wait 3 to 4 weeks for this? What is the percentage of sucess with these devices?
Q: Does a patient go home with the pacemaker and defibrillator monitor
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11/13/08 10:01am
Hi Sue,
Thank you for your post and I apologize for taking so long to respond.
This link has some good information about pacemakers that you might find helpful. In addition, it would be best to talk to your doctor about the success of a pacemaker based on your condition.
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