pacemaker adjustm,ents

a new pacemaker implanted 9-27-16, will be interrogated 12-19-16. Numerous episodes of fast heart beats---over 100 bpm. Other times have low heart rates. I feel dizzy, lightheaded. Will adjustments improve pacemaker function?

3 Comments

adjustments

by TBrous&Chip - 2016-12-07 13:14:28

I would at least phone the tech at the cardiologist office and discuss.

I agree

by Good Dog - 2016-12-07 16:42:00

I agree that you should call the office and advise them you have been having these episodes. It sounds like an adjustment may be in order. You can have it done when they check your PM, but why wait. It just occurred to me; If your doc isn't present when they check your PM, you may not get it adjusted as necessary. My doc isn't always in when they check mine. So it depends upon how your doc and your checks are set up.

So you should call!

David 

Call for sure

by TJ319 - 2016-12-22 11:34:26

I have had my PM since November of 2013. In the early years, adjustments were always an adventure.  I think the first 3 adjustments happened on Fridays and every time I had to call and get back in on Monday to readjust. My advice is to be pushy since you alone bear the consequences of adjustments.

Lood for my email regarding Pacemaker Mediated Tachycardia also posted today for more of the story.

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