Dr. John Kratz, professor of surgery in the division of cardiothoracic surgery at MUSC, discusses some potential issues and complications that may affect a patient with a pacemaker. He explains the likelihood of a variety of problems which may arise and what can often be done about them. Dr. Kratz also describes some common recommendations that would be made to pacemaker patients, depending on their age, lifestyle, etc. Dr. Kratz concludes this podcast by explaining why the needs of a child with a pacemaker will differ from the typical elderly patient.