pacemaker failure

What Happens If A Pacemaker Malfunctions?

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What Happens If A Pacemaker Malfunctions? If your pacemaker fails, you are at increased risk of stroke and heart failure. The risk of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) increases by five times. The risk of death-related to cardiac problems doubles. Therefore, it is important to seek help as soon as possible. What are

What Are Pacemaker Precautions?

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What Are Pacemaker Precautions? Do not lean against or stay near the system longer than needed. Avoid magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines or other large magnetic fields. These may affect the programming or function of the pacemaker. Also, the rapidly changing magnetic field within the MRI scanner can may cause heating of the pacemaker leads.