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Pacemaker 101: What Are They and When Do I Need One
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Pacemaker 101: What Are They and When Do I Need One

Pacemakers regulate heart rate on a beat-by-beat basis. Dr. Michael Link, electrophysiologist at UPMC Pinnacle Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses the ins and outs of pacemakers.

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