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A 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.
by mlyle 4y ago
A 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.