What is the longest someone has lived with a pacemaker?

As of 2021, the longest someone has lived with a pacemaker is reportedly 46 years. This record was held by a man named Terje Brynestad from Norway. He received his first pacemaker in 1971 when he was just 18 years old and went on to live a long and healthy life with the device. Brynestad passed away in 2017 at the age of 64, having surpassed the typical lifespan of a pacemaker by several decades. His case serves as an example of the effectiveness and durability of modern medical technology in improving and prolonging the lives of individuals with heart conditions.