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85 Years Of Age And Having Slow Heart Beat. Can Pace Maker Operation Be Recommended?
Posted on
Thu, 12 Sep 2013
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Thu, 12 Sep 2013
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Question : My Grand Father aged 85 having slow heart beat.can you recommend pace maker operation at this age?.what is the best treatment for this?
Brief Answer:
this is normal with advancing age
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX
Having a slow heart rate at the age of 85 is normal. This is not a health concern. It is normal physiological change as age advances.
No, I would not recommend pacemaker operation at this age.
Leaving it as it is, is the best option. Do nothing about it.
Regards,
this is normal with advancing age
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX
Having a slow heart rate at the age of 85 is normal. This is not a health concern. It is normal physiological change as age advances.
No, I would not recommend pacemaker operation at this age.
Leaving it as it is, is the best option. Do nothing about it.
Regards,
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