What is primary benefit of PACEMAKER, and is it recommended for COPD/CHF patients?

March 2, 2010, 2:59 pm
Question
And if not, why? Reason I ask is because person in my family has both conditions, and shortness of breath appears to be because of weak heart. How would pacemaker help?
Answer
a pacemaker regulates the electrical impulses of the heart, and is not typically a treatment for chf or copd.





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