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For what purpose is the pacemaker used?


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To identify heart attack in advance

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To avoid heart attack

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To control blood pressure

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To control abnormal heart rhythms

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Solution

The correct option is D

To control abnormal heart rhythms


A pacemaker is a small device that is placed in the chest to help control abnormal heart rhythms. This device uses low-energy electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate. Pacemakers are used to treat arrhythmias. Arrhythmia is abnormal heart rhythm.


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