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EP?

Do most of you have an electrophysiologist or just a regular cardiologist? I was diagnosed in '70, before I think there was such a specialty. It never occurred to me to change to a doctor in the subspecialty.

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Pacemaker Settings

I have paroxsymal atypical atrial flutter and have a pacemaker implant with the heartrate set higher than my underlying natural heartrate.

My cardiologist states that he hopes that this pacemaker setting will prevent the rogue heartrate being allowed to step in. I have until recently been free of any instanes of irregular heart activity for 5 years - so the logic is undoubtedly sound.

However he states that if atypical flutter does manage to creep in, the pacemaker will clo...

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Settings for atypical atrial flutter

have paroxsymal atypical atrial flutter and have a pacemaker implant with the heartrate set higher than my underlying natural heartrate.

My cardiologist states that he hopes that this pacemaker setting will prevent the rogue heartrate being allowed to step in. I have until recently been free of any instances of irregular heart activity for 5 years - so the logic is undoubtedly sound.

However he states that if atypical flutter does manage to creep in, the pacemaker will clo...

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Thankyou Bambi.....

Thankyou for your explanation of gall bladder surgery.

It sounds awful, as I'd expected.

Going back to see the Liver Guy in mid-August, he'll book it at that time, unless it suddenly gets a whole lot worse.

Too bad he can't use the laproscopy on me, sounds so much easier.


I feel fabulous!

Bionic Beat

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Seeking Medtronic Insynch III feedback

Hello!

My boyfriend's EP has recommended this model, and he's getting it implanted on Monday. His last two PM's have been St. Jude's, which have been lemons in terms of battery life.

Would love any feedback anyone has on the Medtronic, espcially for a young, active person.

Thank you!

Best,
Katy

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Thank you and one more question

Hi all,

I just wanted to thank those of you that responded to my post regarding my new pacemaker. As I mentioned previously, it's been a difficult adjustment for me and your comments have been really, really helpful.

I mentioned I was getting dizzy after running and a few of you suggested I have my rate response turned off which makes sense to me. It's currently set so that if I'm not exercising, the highest my HR can go is 120. However, I think there's a motion sensor w...

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acid reflux

Hey gang! New to the world of PM, Just had installed last Friday. I am 42, in shape but was always tired and winded.Had a tilt table test done on Tues.July 8 and my heart stopped for a full 22 seconds. Now that I have the PM, I have had a severe case of acid reflux. Talked to the cardiologist about it today and all he could suggest is that I developed it all of a sudden magically! I have been on Nexium for sometime, but he put me on Keflex to keep away infection while in the hospital. Then he su...

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Worried about my decision

I must make a decision as to have the pacemaker that I had a battery changeout on Feb 2008 to be replaced with a smaller one, repositioned, leads tucked under and with the pocket to be stitched properly or to leave it alone. As it is now, it floats to under my arm and the lead is poking my skin. I have pain if I sleep on the left side or after exercise. I just don't know what to do.
Any one have any suggestions?

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How fast can you go?

I have a St Judes pm (not sure what model I got last time) that maxes at 180. I'm currently set to a max of 170 but keep bumping it when I work out. I saw the cardiologist yesterday and he suggested maybe going with a different type next time I get it replaced, one with a higher threshold. So, (if you know) what type do you have and what is the max it can be set at?

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Thanks for advice on pacer/defib.

Want to thank you all for the comments, on pacer/defibr.
Went to my cardio. yesterday & he did a EKG on me, also blood work, don;t know the results of B.W. yet. EKG was fine.
I felt like a drunken person, so lightheaded, felt like I was walking side ways. Awful feeling. Memory is terrible, since I had heart failer, & surgery. Feel a little better today. Thank You All.
Rayan

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Pacemaker Check

I had my pacemaker inserted on June 4....have not been feeling alot better than before it was inserted...had an ecco done last week and have a mild to moderate aortic valve leek...my doctor has not check the settings or done anything with the pacemaker as yet...is this normal...when do they first check them out...any feedback would be so appreciated. vtlaney

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pancreatitis

Hi Everyone,

I just got out of the hospital for the second time in a week went in last Tuesday got out on Saturday then went in on Monday and back out yesterday.

Just wondering if it is possible for the leads of my pm could be rubbing on anything to be causing this.

They told me that there is only two causes for this to be coming back alcohol and gallbladder I don't drink and had my gallbladder taken out in 89 so I am puzzled.

Thanks
Denise

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Jessie

If you are around I will wait in chat for you Billie

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We have a friend that needs our help and support

All,

You helped me in my crises and now its time for us to pull together. There is a young lady out there who is need of all of our support. Here name on the site is Brooklyn. She has posted a few times and could use if nothing else good whises
for better times. Her life like many over ours has changed dramaticly with her instalation and she is having a very hard time of it right now so if any and all of use could simply say we are here for here and she knows that that there...

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Defective lead needs to be replaced

There is a recall on some difibulator leads that Medtronic used.
They Fracture and can cause shocks or not shock when needed.
My Cardio. Doc has stated I need to have the lead removed and replaced with a new one.
I have asked that the Battery be replaced at this time as they are going to have me opened up anyway.
I have read alot about the procedure and there is posibility of problems but have found very few listed anywhere.
I will be having this done on July 29, 2008. T...

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Pain Ball & Rafting

Hi everybody,
Long time no join with this great community. I miss you all.
last June was 1st birthday of maine. Everything going well.
I was busy to do the Coal Terminal Project at Borneo Island.
Now our team making plan to do outing for refreshing. We will play the Pain Ball dan 12km Rafting (Grade 3 for non profesional rafter). Does anyone experienced with those games? What must be prepared before playing the games?

Ela girl, Chatryn B and Smtty how are you?

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Title Table and Seizures?

Hi Guys,

First off I do appreciate everyone's help the last month or so. You guys have been very helpful. I'm still researching and getting 4, 5, opinions before committing to get a PM.

Just another thing came up today when I saw my cardiologist who did the tilt table test. He said that my heart stopped for about 10 - 15 seconds and that I had seizures during this time. Has anyone else out there experienced this? If so, I presume you all have PMs? I'm guessing this is...

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press ups/push ups

anyone know what i can start doing this type of exercise again (6 weeks post implant) plus also wondered if punch bags are safe too ?

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new member

Hi,new member here.I just had st. jude pm installed 5 days ago I am glad I finally found this site,I kept getting textbook info and I wanted to hear from people exprricing pm placements I just read that some man is getting his 4th pm,scary! I am 74 have a leaky mitral valve with left branch block etc. nice to meet you ,I will enjoy hearing from you and sharing the ups and downs.Hey now that i"m all wired up,when do I get my super powers? lol

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Updating the Birthday List.



Hi Everyone.

I’m keeping up the tradition that was started a couple of years ago, to post Greetings to member(s) on his/her/their Birthday.
To do that, I need to update the existing list.
If anyone wants to add their name, user name, birth date, ( no year necessary, unless you want to, ) please feel free to do so, I will add it to the list.

Thanks people, keep on pacing.

~ Dominique ~

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At age 20, I will be getting a pacemaker in few weeks along with an SA node ablation. This opportunity may change a five year prognosis into a normal life span! I look forward to being a little old lady with a wicked cane!