New Pacemaker

• by jlane
• 2009-11-23 03:11:38
• Batteries & Leads
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Hi, I had a pacemaker (Guidant) placed in 06-09 with Medtronic upper and lower lead wires. Right away I felt worse then before. The reason for the pacemaker is that I was unable to maintain a resting hr over 45 and was unable to get any higher then 95 during a stress test. Basically I felt terrible most of the time. After the pacemaker was in I felt like I was having a heart attack everytime I walked to the kitchen. My resting hr was set at 54. After complaining for 5 weeks my dr finally checked and found my lower chamber lead was bad. It was pacing me completly wrong. Back to the hospital, they replaced the lead and I do feel much better. My problem is my hugh medical bills from now 2 procedures, my hugh scar which they warned me about because they had to go in again. Just was wondering if anyone else had these issues. Thanks so much!