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Pacemaker Analysis
A. The purpose of a pacemaker is to correct arrhythmias of the heart. A pacemaker is a battery-operated device that stimulated the contraction of the heart at the correct rate. Pacemakers can be internal or external. They are connect to a small electrode placed close to the heart wall. Electrical charges are sent through a wire to this electrode which stimulates the heart to
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