Having a pacemaker in an 80-something year old does not usually affect normal life expectancy.
Pacing therapy can correct abnormalities in heart rhythm and rate, as well as biventricular synergy. Pacemaker therapy does not jeopardize the patient’s long-term prognosis.
Pacemakers are becoming more widely used as technology advances, and can be used independently or as an adjunct to other technologies to improve quality of life without compromising life expectancy, which is primarily related to the underlying disease.
Pacemaker technology is becoming more and more advanced and can greatly improve patient outcomes without negatively affecting life expectancy. 80 year olds can be treated with pacemakers if they have indications and are physically able to tolerate the procedure.