Biopsy scheduled

• by islandgirl
• 2021-10-24 19:10:33
• Conditions, Meds & Tests
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My EP has scheduled me for a biopsy in mid November.  My heart function and echo has changed since mid June, including additional thickening and stiffening and a change of movement in the septum wall.  He spent 2 hours doing the echo, working with the tech and many times doing the imaging himself, having his med students write down areas to biopsy.  What a difference with him doing it at the hospital, as when it is done in the office he will pop in and out between patients and look at the images.  I saw him several weeks ago and he was explaining the importance of the biopsy.  He has adjusted meds since the echo and spent a lot of time at my last appt. adjusting the pm settings on the ICD.  I have become paced 100% in the RV, no block, and he is unsure why.  I'm 100% paced in RA due to SSS.  He mentioned amyloidosis. The nursing assistant called me last week to set it up and I will see the EP the week before.  He says it's very important he try and figure out what is causing the cardiomyopathy.  He said I need a LV lead but right now I don't meet the criteria due to my EF above 35%.  He said the biopsy results may allow it.  My battery was down to 6 months but with no therapies for VT for the last several months it is up to 11 months.  He will also check for a possible lead fracture in the RV lead.

I'll keep you posted.  Thanks for listening.  I continue to work as a private plant and animal biologist, although it is a struggle.  I push myself every day despite my exhaustion.