[The quality of life and survival of patients with an implanted pacemaker (the results of long-term observation)].

110 patients with implanted pacemaker were followed up for 1 to 10 years until a complete atrioventricular block. Permanent pacemaking is effective as it eliminates or reduces many symptoms, prolongs active life, improves quality of life in 81.4% of patients. Some of the patients were able to resume work.