Can you live 20 years with a pacemaker?

Does having a pacemaker extend the life expectancy

In the current study, the mean survival time after pacemaker implantation was 82.50 months (range 70.79 – 94.22 months) for the patients with sick sinus syndrome and 102.51 months (range 98.79-106.23 months) for others (P < 0.003). This result is similar to the findings of Brunner et al. (20).

What is the survival rate of a pacemaker

It included 1,517 patients who received their first pacemaker for bradycardia (slow or irregular heart rhythm) between 2003 and 2007. Patients were followed for an average of 5.8 years. The researchers found survival rates of 93%, 81%, 69% and 61% after one, three, five and seven years, respectively.

What happens if the pacemaker fails

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.

Can you live 10 years with a pacemaker

Depending on how much you need to use your pacemaker, the lifespan can vary from anywhere between five to 15 years, and it all depends on how often the pacemaker is delivering the heartbeats.

What is the longest time someone has lived with a pacemaker

The pacemaker was implanted on 29th September 1983, at Killingbeck Hospital which now no longer exists. As of achieving the record, Stephen is 75 years of age.

Can a person live 30 years with a pacemaker

Barry Meldrum developed heart problems when he was in his 30s, and has lived with a pacemaker ever since. But he hasn't let his health problems stop him living a full and happy life, as he tells Lucy Trevallion. Barry Meldrum was 30 when he became ill and started losing weight.

What are 4 things to be avoided if you have a pacemaker device

Discuss the following in detail with your doctor:

• It is generally safe to go through airport or other security detectors.
• Avoid magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines or other large magnetic fields.
• Avoid diathermy.
• Turn off large motors, such as cars or boats, when working on them.