complete heart block

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by AgentX86 - 2018-06-22 08:23:47

"Complete heart block" means the electrical signals aren't getting to where they're supposed to,  usually from the atria (to of the heart) to the ventricles (bottom and main pump). The ventricles are being triggered, probably, by what's called an "escape rhythm" but the heart isn't synchronized and the escape rhythm isn't reliable.  Yes, unless this heart block is caused by a temporary issue (illness, usually), you need a pacemaker,  and pronto.

Don't worry about the pacemaker though. They really aren't that big of a deal. Read more here to see what a positive change they've made for most here.

HI

by Bionic Beat - 2018-06-23 23:10:27

Your heart didnt stop but it certainly could if they dont get that pacemaker in pronto.

Once its in, you are good to go for a long, long time.  

Best Wishes,

Bionic Beat

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by Katt - 2018-06-24 10:14:06

Yes I did in 2012 and although it is working properly I question whether it was a medication that caused it and if it could have been reversed  The doctors did not even question the medication and once I look up the info on the medication I found out that electical issues could be cause by long term usage.  I asked to be take off after the pacemaker was implanted I also question if there is a reversal to complete heart block at this stage.  I never thought to question that since I went to the doctor many times with dizzyness and they did not look into it.  I still wonder and am haunted by this.  Although it is working I would rather not be tied to a cardiologist the rest of my life. 

blocked electrical connection

by dwelch - 2018-06-25 15:30:53

If you get a chance pre-pacemaker ask them to show you your ekg and describe it it is pretty interesting.  You see heart beats on tv shows and elsewhere.  With a heart block the upper and lower chambers are out of sync, so the little beat for the upper and the big beat for the lowers are not in the right place they are moving relative to each other.  You can thank you rmaker whomever you believe that is, that we are still alive at all, that the lower chambers have their own rythm at all.  The heart has to work a lot harder being out of sync and there are no doubt other problems.  this is a pretty trivial issue for pacers though, about as easy as it gets.  Sense the upper, and pace the lower, restore that broken electrical connection.

There are various levels of a broken connection level 3 or complete means the connection is completely broken the lower chambers are completely on their own to come up with a pace.  so you will see complete heart block or level 3 heart block, they mean the same thing AFAIK.

Get the pacer, its no biggie and will easly fix this problem so you can go on to lead a normal life.