Season 5, Episode 17 - "Like the Beep Beep Beep of the Tom-Tom"
Following a physical examination, Blanche's doctor prescribes a Holter monitor to assess her heart activity. During her follow-up appointment, the doctor, concerned by her slow and irregular pulse, recommends hospitalization for further testing. What does Blanche learn she needs surgery for?
A pacemaker
Dorothy: Blanche's doctor wants her to go back to the hospital for more tests.
Rose: It makes sense, just to be on the safe side.
Dorothy: Oh, well, of course it does! I mean, what kind of doctor would he be if he didn't want to check out everything?
Blanche: Yeah, well, if it makes him happy. If everything's as bad as he thinks it is, he wants to put a pacemaker in me.
Sophia: Everybody's got a nickname for it.
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