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I read this as: Most patients don’t survive those 10 years anyways.
by konschubert 4y ago
I read this as:
Most patients don’t survive those 10 years anyways.
- patrickserrano 4y agoGlad I'm not the only cynical one ;)
- KerrAvon 4y agoSeems like maybe don’t be cynical outside of your own specialty might be a lesson here.
- mlyle 4y agoA number don't. But as far as the number that needs some kind of pacemaker tune-up or revision during that time-- it's a really big share.
- sgtnoodle 4y agoIf battery life doesn't improve much, I don't die prematurely, and I continue to materially benefit from having an implant, I personally could be realistically looking at 3 replacement devices and at least one lead replacement over the years. In the unlikely event that I suffer from ventricle enlargement long term, I'd need two more leads installed as well.
- mlyle 4y agoYup, there's definitely some patients that would benefit from a nuclear battery. > I personally could be realistically looking at 3 replacement devices and at least one lead replacement over the years. In the unlikely event that I suffer from ventricle enlargement long term, I'd need two more leads installed as well. This is the point I'm making, though: realistically, you have a high chance of needing 2 additional procedures for non-battery reasons, which are likely good times to replace the device, too.
- kristopolous 4y agoI'd rather live an extra 9 years than 0. We're all going to die and an extra 9 years is not bad.
- konschubert 4y agoI did not mean to say that they are not worth it.
- dghughes 4y agoMy Dad was diagnosed with a fatal lung illness and was given three years to live. He made it to ten years the last six months were rough. But I can't imagine if he had died after the predicted three years. I see people Dad's age or older driving and walking around and I find it amazing how older people are alive. Elderly people are amazing as people and for their knowledge. Love every day you and your family are here and healthy!
- jjkaczor 4y agoMy grandfather got a pacemaker in the late 1970's. He died in 2014, not from heart-related issues. I'd say that was a good return on medical investment.
- WastingMyTime89 4y agoThe figures surrounding pacemakers are hard to interpret. Most people are fitted extremely late in their life following serious cardiac incidents. My understanding is that people diagnosed with bradycardia young can expect to survive a long time with the device.
- konschubert 4y agoYou are right. When you read the studies, they seem gloom. But of course, most people who are fitted a pacemaker are already very late in their life.