The pt presented to the hospital's same-day surgery on (b)(6) 2014 for replacement of a dual chamber permanent pacemaker.The original pacemaker was implanted at the hospital on (b)(6) 2007.The pt was described as having preoperative diagnosis of sick sinus syndrome with end-of-life pulse generator.The pt was described as having loc, mac anesthesia for the procedure.Documentation of the procedure by the surgeon and cardiologist revealed that care was taken to avoid injury to the existing leads.The pacemaker was mobilized to the pocket.The two leads were disconnected from the previous pacemaker and connected to a new st jude dual-chamber permanent pacemaker.The surgeon documented no complications as well as the pt tolerated the procedure well and left the operating room in satisfactory condition.No further information was found related to the initial placement on (b)(6) 2007.
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