Pacemakers don't keep you alive. They help your heart pick up pace when your running and stuff.
When a new battery is required, the unit can be exchanged in a simple outpatient procedure.
See this link about pacemakers at the end of life: http://www.mcw.edu/fastFact/ff_111.htm
he died of cancer. he died in China.he died on December 25,3001
yes because they can't live if you aren't alive