While researching for my book on death, dying and the afterlife I came across a great idea and I've decided to donate my pacemaker to a vet for use in an animal in need when I die.
I wonder if cremators who have to remove such implants hand them over to vets?
Animals That Benefit from Pacemakers
Dogs: Dogs are the most common recipients of pacemakers. Certain breeds, such as Doberman Pinschers, Miniature Schnauzers, and Cocker Spaniels, are prone to heart conditions like third-degree heart block or sick sinus syndrome, which can be treated with a pacemaker.
Cats: Pacemaker implantation in cats is rarer due to their smaller size and different heart conditions, but it has been done in cases of severe arrhythmias or heart block.
Horses: Large animals like horses occasionally receive pacemakers for conditions such as atrial fibrillation or severe bradycardia, though this is much less common than in small animals.
Exotic Animals: In rare instances, pacemakers have been implanted in exotic animals like zoo mammals such as lions or cheetahs to address cardiac issues, extending their lifespan and improving quality of life.
Why Human Pacemakers Work for Animals: Human pacemakers are versatile and can be programmed to suit different heart rates and rhythms, making them adaptable for use in animals of varying sizes and heart conditions. Donated pacemakers that still have a significant battery life (usually over 3 years) can be sterilised and reused, which is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. This compassionate recycling of medical devices highlights a meaningful way to extend the legacy of donors and improve the lives of animals in need.
- Cedar Rivers
I wonder if cremators who have to remove such implants hand them over to vets?
Animals That Benefit from Pacemakers
Dogs: Dogs are the most common recipients of pacemakers. Certain breeds, such as Doberman Pinschers, Miniature Schnauzers, and Cocker Spaniels, are prone to heart conditions like third-degree heart block or sick sinus syndrome, which can be treated with a pacemaker.
Cats: Pacemaker implantation in cats is rarer due to their smaller size and different heart conditions, but it has been done in cases of severe arrhythmias or heart block.
Horses: Large animals like horses occasionally receive pacemakers for conditions such as atrial fibrillation or severe bradycardia, though this is much less common than in small animals.
Exotic Animals: In rare instances, pacemakers have been implanted in exotic animals like zoo mammals such as lions or cheetahs to address cardiac issues, extending their lifespan and improving quality of life.
Why Human Pacemakers Work for Animals: Human pacemakers are versatile and can be programmed to suit different heart rates and rhythms, making them adaptable for use in animals of varying sizes and heart conditions. Donated pacemakers that still have a significant battery life (usually over 3 years) can be sterilised and reused, which is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. This compassionate recycling of medical devices highlights a meaningful way to extend the legacy of donors and improve the lives of animals in need.
- Cedar Rivers
Cedar at clarityforlife.training/blog
Give me the food served in the painting ... not on the plane
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How on earth did this 1721 painting by Deitz Nuützen predict
the Trump-Elon-RFK- DonJrn McDonald's in-flight dinner?
the Trump-Elon-RFK- DonJrn McDonald's in-flight dinner?
