How can you have no pulse but be alive and healthy?
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How can you have no pulse but be alive and healthy?
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Originally Posted by Anonymous1502
I went to a medicine talk and this question was asked.I said a pacemaker but my answer was incorrect.What is the answer to such a question?
You still have a pulse with a pacemaker.
Artificial heart is the only answer I can think of, but these are vanishingly rare and I'm not sure I'd call anyone who had one "healthy." Nearly all only used as a bridge to transplant AFAIK.
Source: The Student Room - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Helenia Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
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