As a medical professional with expertise in cardiology, I can tell you that the duration of a pacemaker implantation procedure can vary depending on several factors, including the patient's overall health, the complexity of the procedure, and the specific type of pacemaker being implanted. Generally, the actual implantation process can take anywhere from one to three hours. However, the entire process, including pre-operative preparation, the procedure itself, and post-operative recovery, can extend over several hours to half a day.
It's important to note that the procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with mild sedation, and patients are often monitored for a period after the surgery to ensure the pacemaker is functioning correctly.
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