I am the recent recipient of and icd that I fought tooth and nail against. My Doctors overrode my objections with their sanctimonious arguments about how they know what is best for me and implanted the damn thing anyway. Should I have one? Most definately my EF is less than 35%. This is not, however,about treating my "condition",this about respecting the wishes of the patient. What can I do, who can I see or talk to? I completely understand the risk of sudden death due to ventricular tachycardia and I accept that risk and responsibility. How can I make them take it out? My demands seem to fall on deaf ears. PLEASE HELP ME !!!

 

hi
myfarher is 60 years old now;he has been implanted pm3 years before
just last week he had 4 BLAST. first blast came when he was just watching tv but then after he get nervous and get second
then after we take him to hospital and there he HAD THIRD AND FORTH.he got panic
i wouldlike to know is there any danger to his life or what he can do to avoid this blast
i would like to know how many years he can live with pm

regards to all

 

My son asked for information and support about PM for my opperation this week. The PM was installed on Wed and I came home on Friday. I feel better, but the information you shared with my son gave us the insite to move forward with hope.

Thank you

Bigmac

 

I have had Heart arrhythmia for years but was never a problem.
Late in 2006 I thought I wa having a heat attack, sweatty, out
of beath and went to the emergency room an they told me my heart was racing to fast and put me on medication. The Arrhythmia Institute reccomended I try a new medication first
and if that did not work they would schedule the pacemaker. To
make a lomng story short the scheduled the Pacemaker which
bcame infected at the site After removel, a new pacemaker was installed on the right side, this went OK. I went back six or seven times for ajustment sice I was still out of breath doing regular things to no avail. I am and have been experienceing excess fluid build up in my legs an st...

 

I would really like to chat with other people out there who are in the same situation that I am in. Whatever info I can gather so that when I go into meet with the Guidant Rep. he won't be able to tell me any BS! Please help me!

 

Hello
I am new to all of this. They tell me I have to get a pacemaker and I still don't believe it. I am 55. Have never had trouble except fainting occasionally. Now I have fainted about 9 times this month. 5 in one day. Not sure whats going on. They tell me my heart rate is just too slow sometimes so I black out. Always have a warning so get on the floor or bed. Can you tell me if this is the right thing to do. Will I damage my heart with these shocks from the pacemaker. I do not hurt myself right now so I am wondering if I should wait until it is more often???Any advice will be appreciated.

 

Hi
Where can I read comments about Guidant settlement as I am new . Thanks Janner

 

Hi

I have just had a pacemaker fitted four days ago. I am 56 and had a resting pulse rate of 30 at night. The cardiologist thought that this would make my life better. The pacemaker was set at 60 b.p.m. resting.

I cannot get use to my heart being fast and this has made me very anxious.

Anyone else out there feel the same

 

I regret so deeply that I did not log into this group while Jack was going through his difficulties. I know now that he was not alone and not to believe doctors that tell you "everything is fine...it takes adjusting" I blame myself for not being more determined to get to the bottom of Jack's problems. If only I had you guys to talk to..... your discussions would have given me the courage to demand answers and actions. God bless one and all. Jack's wife

 

Atlantic Care offers free information for people who are in need of cardiac support. These seminars are held every month at the Life Center on 2500 English Creek Road, Egg Harbor Township NJ, 08234. If you're not from this area just call the 1800 number and they will be able to help you. If all else fails we can start one ourselves. Keep in touch and I hope this helps you all. For more information on up coming events and seminars please call 1-888-569-1000. WWW.Atlanticcare.org

Christmmpace
James

 

Hi all, iam looking for a support group for pms and icds in new jersey any help would be great ....

thanks

 

Hi I'm Jack's wife. I lost him in February of this year. He had a a-symptomatic 2nd degree heart block after he experienced a heart attach twenty years ago. He had a regular cardiologist and life was fine. In October last year he experienced a dizzy spell while we were in church. He was taken to hospital and his doctor said "Jack you've had the heart block for years but now that you've experienced symptoms its time for a pacemaker". No big deal I thought. Well, after the pacemaker he never experienced a good day... difficulty breathing, pains in his arms. Doctors said everything OK... he would get more comfortable with time. A month after the pacemaker implant he had a really bad night, I called ambulance and he was taken to emer...

 

JUST WANTED TO SAY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND A HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

MARGARET

 

Anybody wish to join me in chat?
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Okay,
In my opinion this is getting a bit odd. I have been looking at members profiles. It appears that there are a lot of us born in 1966. Myself included. So if I think we should start a 66 club. It would be cool.

Let me know what you think.

 

My husband is currently a police officer on the East Coast. He will be undergoing a procedure to have a difibrillator implanted soon. Just wondering if there are any other individuals in the same field who are currently working as a police officer or who have had to terminate their positions in the Police Force due to having an implantable Difibrillator. Police work is and has been his passion for many years. I just don't like the idea that maybe his passion will be stripped away. So again the question is can you still actively be a police officer with an implantable Difibrillator?

 

Going into chat if anyone wants to join

 

Came across this forum where patients with rhythm problems get their questions answered by a physician...

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/91

Dave

 

I'm entering the Chat if anyone wants to join

 

Hi all! Just wanted to invite all 'wired' women to join our group: www.wired4life.net, we provide online support to all women with pacemakers; whether you've had six implants, or have become recently wired - we offer a monthly e-newsletter, 24/7 access to our chat room, a bulletin board for posting messages or photos, and lots more. Drop a note for more information! ~Dawn (founder), WIRED4LIFE (dawnhuberty@wired4life.net)