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  • My first OHS I had a temporary pacemaker due to complete heart block. The same day my pacemaker was implanted and setup, my temporary pacemaker was removed wires and all. When I had my 2nd OHS, I didn't need a temporary pacemaker since I already ...

  • It's a temporary pacemaker where the wires are connected to your heart. Some surgeons have it removed before your discharge and others just leave the wires attached. ------------------------------ Arturo Lopez IT Rancho Cucamonga CA -------------- ...

  • Arturo, Congratulations on a successful procedure. I'm not certain what you mean by "pacing wires". After any open heart surgery, the surgeon uses a number of synthetic sutures to hold together the edges of the incision. These are usually dissolvable ...

  • Just had quadruple bypass about 4 weeks ago. My pacing wires were not removed they were just cut flush with the skin. Should I be worried that they were left in ? Has anyone had same where they were left in ? ------------------------------ Arturo Lopez ...

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