One final comment: What is your ejection fraction? That number (should be above 55%) with an echo cardiogram. You want to know that. If it is very low, then you may need to have a pacemaker installed since you have COPD. My previous comments were directed to most people but your situation may require a different protocol.
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Ejection Fraction was 25% May 30, 2014. Code Blue while having Angiogram. I lived!
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