I read this as:
Most patients don’t survive those 10 years anyways.
Most patients don’t survive those 10 years anyways.
My understanding is that people diagnosed with bradycardia young can expect to survive a long time with the device.
He died in 2014, not from heart-related issues.
I'd say that was a good return on medical investment.
We're all going to die and an extra 9 years is not bad.
I see people Dad's age or older driving and walking around and I find it amazing how older people are alive. Elderly people are amazing as people and for their knowledge.
Love every day you and your family are here and healthy!
> I personally could be realistically looking at 3 replacement devices and at least one lead replacement over the years. In the unlikely event that I suffer from ventricle enlargement long term, I'd need two more leads installed as well.
This is the point I'm making, though: realistically, you have a high chance of needing 2 additional procedures for non-battery reasons, which are likely good times to replace the device, too.