Pacemakers that are implanted most often in a patient's upper chest and are left in place are ________ pacemakers.
A) transvenous
B) substernal
C) temporary
D) Permanent

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Permanent pacemakers are implanted most often in a patient's upper chest and are left in place. Transvenous pacemakers are inserted through a vein and are temporary. Substernal pacemakers are surgically implanted below the collarbone and are not as common. Temporary pacemakers are used in emergency situations and are not left in place.

Pacemakers That Are Implanted Most Often in a Patient's Upper