Q: is it dangerous to have a pace maker changed could it cause an infection
Rose D'Amore,
Thanks for your question.
When the doctors change a pacemaker, the wires are usually left in place and the unit, or generator is changed. Though any surgical procedure carries a risk for infection, this procedure has less risk because it is considered "clean" surgery. There is no involvement of any mucus membranes and the area involved is easily maintained post-operatively. Be sure the follow the surgeons directions before and after to surgery to keep this risk low.
Best wishes.
Martin Cane, M.D.
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