If she were to have a large heart attack, it's doubtful a pacemaker would artificially prolong her life. A pacemaker would only do this if her heart rhythym would be too slow - which is an unusual cause of mortality in patients with a heart attack. I would suggest that you speak with the cardiologist who monitors her pacemaker about what its purpose is in her and how dependent she is on the pacemaker function. Additionally, your mother could be made more comfortable with better pain relief and perhaps better medical control of her angina. I hope this information helps her sleep better at night.
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