Question
- by PolarBear
- 2019-01-11 00:15:32
- Conditions, Meds & Tests
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I have 3rd degree av block. My pacemaker goes in in a few days. My question is should I expect medications as well as the PM. ?
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The pacer systems are really very reliable. The main problem is the incompetent programming of them. If yours is working well for you, get on with life and enjoy it. You probably are more at risk of problems with a valve job than the pacer.
3rd degree block
by vitdoc - 2019-01-11 00:29:24
If you have a normal pacing rhythm and only 3rd degree block than the pacer will capture your normal sinus rhythm and electrically transmit an electric pulse to generally your right ventricle.
This bypasses the block. So generally unless there is something else going on no extra medications are indicated.