Contraindications

Seems to me, some Docs are just wanting to perform "procedures."  For me, a urologist I began seeing wants to do the Prolieve System to address my BPH.  Reading the Prolieve brochure, the procedure is contraindicated for those with an implanted pacemaker along with coagulation issues (that's me! - LAC & APS). My Medtronic  User Guide also stresses to avoid Diathermy treatment andTransurethral needle ablation. As usual, the contraindications are never addressed as "relative" or "absolute." I bowed out. It'd be refreshing if some Docs read up on what they plan to do/use.

--Dave--

2 Comments

It would be interesting

by AgentX86 - 2018-07-14 19:49:23

It would be interesting to challenge the doc.  "Given that I have a PM and coagulation issues, why do you think this is a good idea?"  "Why do these instructions not apply to me?"

Although I haven't researched this specific issue, I agree with you.  Someone's apparently no up to date IN HIS SPECIALTY.

Hey, Agent

by DAVID H - 2018-07-15 12:37:09

The show progressed this way: Doc wanted me to stop warfarin a couple days before the planned procedure, but to get an OK from my cardiologist. I was handed the 4-page brochure describing the procedure, and I did what the Doc did not expect - I read the brochure front to back and noted the contraindications.  I then read the Medtronic user guide which also listed contraindications similar to the Prolieve handout.  I called the Docs office and told them due to these contraindications, cancel the upcoming planned procedure, and have the Doc call me.  I never heard from him afterward.

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A properly implanted and adjusted pacemaker will not even be noticeable after you get over the surgery.