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Tuesday, October, 07, 2008
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shabanu
04/17/08
shabanu
Category:pacemaker

Is getting a pacemaker really a minor operation?

My grandfather is having a pacemaker put in, which everyone keeps telling us is no big deal.  But he's 89, and not at all in good health.  How can a heart operation not be a big deal?

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