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I am very interested in DBS, but I currently have a pacemaker which causes issues. Anyone else dealt with this?

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Salt Lake City, UT

My cardiologist placed the pacemaker in the right side of my chest which apparently is not the usual choice. There is also a conflict between pacemaker and the MRI used during the DBS process. Does this eliminate me from being DBS worthy?

March 17, 2019
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My husband had that issue but his pacemaker was
One that could have batteries changed that would be compatible with an NRI
He hasn’t had it done yet but will soon

January 26, 2020

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