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Old 21st Jun 2011, 07:12
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radeng
 
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I see BA mention radioisotopic powered pacemakers. None have been made for over 20 years.......

Fortunately, the pacemaker and implanted defibrillator batteries have a high resistance, so the chance of a fire if short circuited are very close to zero. Just as well, from the user's viewpoint!
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