2007-08-22 09:50:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Surgery. When the batteries get low it beeps and then the doctors schedule you to replace them. It is just a day surgery, not that bad
2007-08-22 10:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi...
The pacemaker has a certin life span to the batteries. In most cases the surgeons simply do another surgery and replace the device or the batteries.
If you have more questions regarding this or if it is an ICD that you are asking about you can find most of your questions answered at the web site that I will post below.
Be well and take care.
Joanie
2007-08-22 18:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by Joanie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the batteries start to weaken the doctor will schedule an elective surgery to replace the pacemaker. The leads usually do not need replacing must the pacemaker.
2007-08-22 10:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They change the BATTERIES by replacing the unit with surgery. Usually every 5 years.
2007-08-25 18:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the battery's are in a small case located near the skin and the doctor can make a small cut to change them.
they last 3 to 5 years.
2007-08-22 10:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by gray bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Local anesthesia - Remove pacemaker and change batteries.
2007-08-22 09:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by Squat1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they have to open the person up everytime they change batteries. sorry.
2007-08-22 09:53:56 · answer #7 · answered by deedee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe its hydro powered aand the blood flowing through powers it? actually i have no idea.
2007-08-22 09:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by JD 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋