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Permanent pacemakers are highly cost-effective and safe, with an estimated 70 to 80% of all devices implanted in individuals aged 65 years and older.
Permanent pacing is highly utilized in older adults, and dual-chamber pacemakers are particularly advantageous in this population due to age-related hemodynamic changes.
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Pacemaker use in older adults warrants age-tailored device strategies; leaves open prospective outcome studies in this population.
Aronow et al. (1999) conducted a review in Arrhythmias requiring permanent pacemakers. Permanent pacemakers was evaluated. Permanent pacemakers are highly cost-effective and safe, with an estimated 70 to 80% of all devices implanted in individuals aged 65 years and older.
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