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Pacemaker move

Has anyone had their pacemaker moved after initial insertion? Mine does alright where it is, but I just don't know if I can hold out for 6-10 years, or until something goes wrong. If anything happens and they gotta go in there for any reason, I'm definitely going to tell them to move it.
My pacemaker is right on the edge of my armpit, and just underneath my shoulder joint. I can grab it by it's edge and probably flip it over if I really wanted to. (I don't though, and I leave it alone as mu...

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Dad getting biventricular pacemaker tomorrow 6AM

Thank you all for posting your experiences with heart disease. You are some very brave souls here - especially the young single moms and strong, young men who never thought they'd be dealing with heart problems so early in life.

My father has had a PM for 8 years and he is getting the 3rd wire biventricular pacemaker put in in the morning. I am so worried for him. He has lost 50 pounds in the last 3 months. He has CHF. He has no energy and can barely speak. The Dr. says this is his...

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medicine is working for me.

hello friends, IAm in India with my parents. My kids are having a blast.Well!!! for me,I had been to the doctor and got mixed opinions on having the pacemaker. Anyway we did the ECHO(which is normal)and Holter again.I was taking theophiline at the time and my holter is normal. Well the doctor said that medicine is working for me. But can't relay on the medicine forever and might need pacemaker. For now to be sure he asked me to stop the medicine for few days and go for the holter again to confir...

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medicine is working for me.

hello friends, IAm in India with my parents. My kids are having a blast.Well!!! for me,I had been to the doctor and got mixed opinions on having the pacemaker. Anyway we did the ECHO(which is normal)and Holter again.I was taking theophiline at the time and my holter is normal. Well the doctor said that medicine is working for me. But can't relay on the medicine forever and might need pacemaker. For now to be sure he asked me to stop the medicine for few days and go for the holter again to confir...

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Re: Warrenty

The following is a link to a previous post which i really felt the need to respond to.

http://www.pacemakerclub.com/public/
jpage/1/p/story/a/storypage/sid/10729/content.do

I had my ICD removed a couple of months ago. I had always made it quite clear that I wanted the device back once it came out. It was mine; bought and paid for, so I thought. What I was later told, when I asked for it while in recovery, was that they couldn’t return it to me. They ha...

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Pleurisy

I've never had lung problems until my phrenic nerve palsy episode after an ablation in April. Now, I guess I'm plagued with chronic lung problems. It appears that I don't breathe deep enough now, and air just can't quite circulate as it used to. I'm so glad people can manage to live normal, active lives with one good lung.
Just got back from the doc who declared pleurisy and bronchitis. My upper chest is killing me. What's best for the pain. I'm about to break out the Ultracet. It just fee...

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New Pacemaker

I had a pacemaker inserted a year ago following complete heart block. The pacemaker was not expected to work and the heart block was believed to be a one off. At my latest check-up I was told that the pacemaker had working very occasionally so does this mean I do have a problem with my heart? The pacemaker is set at 40.

Thanks

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AV node ablation - piece of cake

Considering all the heart caths and ablations I've been through, I have to say that the AV node ablation was the easiest procedure I've ever had (once I got past the psychological part of being dependent on the pacemaker). I even went out for pizza and a beer, just 4 hours after I was out of bed - the beer was strictly medicinal, since I have to increase the amount of blood thinner in my body ;-)

My healing seems to be quicker than with the other ablations, I guess because the proced...

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Pacemaker Alergy

I have had three Medtronic pacemakers since July 1992 with original Medtronic leads. After sixteen years of satisfaction of quality life the worst happens. My Medtronic Enrythem PM which I really enjoyed was showing signs of rejection. Over a period of six months of carefull observation my cardioligist finally decided to pull my PM two weeks ago. Luckily I'm OK without (limp mode). Question is, Alergy test showed Titanium and two plastics positive. My left chest has severe scar tissue bui...

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dental work

I think I saw a couple of post about dental work and some precautions. I have an appointment in about a week. Is there something i need to be careful of?

Ron

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TECHNICIANS

On a seasonal note, I went into my local hospital yesterday to give the "Pacing/Pacemaker Technicians" a tin of chocolates and a bottle of wine and a xmas card on which I wrote "To those brilliant pacing technicians". The lady technician who I saw, read the front of the card and said this means a lot more to us than the presents. I was very touched by this comment. We must not forget that the technicians are often forgotten at xmas unlike some doctors and nurses. So if you feel appreciative of...

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does that mean dependant

hi all me again lol just a quick one today ive looked at what the tecnition wrote and it says 99%of the work done by the pm does that mean dependant ? i wish you all a meery christmass and all good for the new year xx

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Want pros/cons for chronic afibs

Cardiologist has never mentioned possibility of pace,aker, although chronic afibs for 20 years. Frequent heavy palpitations. Wildly chaotic arrythmia awakens me most mornings. What are pros and cons of pacemaker?
TIA
Custr

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Heart Monitor

Hi All,
Has anyone used a heart monitor while exercising? I am going to work on the treadmill in the am..................Could it interfere with PM?
Thanks,
-Philman

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another 2000 sleep apnea

Looks like 2000 was a bad year for sleep apnea. I've my CPAP since then and I won't even try to take a nap without it. I still breakout on my nose but I sleep sooo much better. On my sleep study I slept for 5.1 hrs and stopped breathing 444 times and was told it was not severe. My wife was after me for about 5 years to be tested. We’ll she was right again. I just had my PM about 10 days ago and was not aware that needing a PM and having sleep apnea were some how related.

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PM checks

Hi all,
Okay, so I have had my pm for 8 months so I feel a little stupid asking this question.When we go for our pm checks what exactly does the reading tell the doctor? For the first few months after the implant I was back & forth getting the kinks worked out so never really asked alot of questions. In Febuary I go in for a regular check up and I am getting curious about what information will be retreived.
Jessame

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Thank you being here for me

Hi All,

I have been lurking around here since Sept 2 2008 reading as many posts as I can since my implant.
A little history about myself very athletic in my youth up until 25 years old rode triathlons and did a cross canada bike ride jumped out of planes and such always took pride in my low resting heart rate and perfect blood pressure.

Fast forward 13 years age 38
I was being certified for nitrox and mixed gases for scuba and began to pass out in 60 feet of wate...

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No Energy

  • by ppt
  • 2008-12-17 06:12:22
  • Coping
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Am a new recipient - implanted day after Thanksgiving - so a little more than 2 weeks ago - and I just find I get so tired - will I ever get my energy back?

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was shocked

hi everyone well hubby had another pm check today at the hospital were he had pm fitted they were more helpfull there than the hospital were we live ,they answerd every question we asked even though i forgot to ask some as you do . well im a little schocked as they said pacer is working at 99% dependant so does this mean pm doing most of the work for the heart sorry probley a silly question to ask but still getting used to it all ,and he has had 3 episodes of af since pm put in...

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Dealing with stuborn doctors

I just had an inspiration on handling those doctors who won't listen or tell us something..Throw your shoes at him!!! LOL

Best wishes for the holidays to all. Keep pacing!

frank

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You know you're wired when...

You name your daughter “Synchronicity”.

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I am just now 40 but have had these blackouts all my life. I am thrilled with the pacer and would do it all over again.