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May I Donate My Pacemaker To A Vet To Use In A Dog?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Reynoldsburg, OH

I received a regular 2-lead pacemaker a year ago. My heart has gotten weaker and now I need a biventricular pacemaker. I'm waiting on a call to let me know the surgery date. Somewhere I heard that a used pacemaker can't be donated for use in another human but can be used for an animal. If my 1 year old pacemaker can help a dog, I would love that. Has anyone on MyHeartDisease Team ever done that or heard about a case? How do I go about making arrangements to donate this pacemaker?

October 7
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Yes, a dog can receive a pacemaker to help regulate its heart rate

October 7
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Hi GailReid,
It's nice to know that there are organizations which donate pacemakers to dogs. I learn something new everyday.🥰

October 7 (edited)
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I agree wonderful news.🥰

October 9
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

That is something that I did not know or even thought about. But that is a wonderful idea.

October 9
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I am with Tisha it is good to know and I two learn something new almost every day on this site😍Kay8

October 8

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