Pacemaker Club: General Anesthetic

General Anesthetic

by Rick 56
2023-12-28 06:56:53
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Hi I'm new to the site

I had a pacemaker and ablation surgery 18 month ago and now I have got to have surgery on my shoulder. I'm worried about having it done the first private hospital said it could not do it but I have found one that says it can. Can any one tell me if they have had surgery after having pacemaker and ablation surgery and what the risks are.

3 Comments

General Anaesthetic (GA)

by Selwyn - 2023-12-28 08:38:03

I have had more than one GA after ablations ( x3) . The risks are the same as any person with your physiology, as I understand.

There is a problem with diathermy and pacemakers. Your anaesthetist should be aware.

Any general anaesthetic carries a risk of death ( about 1 in 100 000, one of which I witnessed/was party to).

https://patient.info/treatment-medication/anaesthesia/death-or-brain-damage-from-anaesthesia

Do you trust the doctors?

by Shroselo - 2023-12-28 10:24:11

I would ask that question to both doctors honestly. I'd message them both asking "What are the risks?"

I also trust my original cardiologist, even though I do not see him anymore I do run all my concerns through him. If you have a doctor you can go to for a second opinion like that, I'd ask them too. I'd assume the risk is anesthesia and if the shoulder is on the same side as your device, there's a chance it or the site could be ruined causing more surgery.

But I'm just a dude, so 🤷🏼‍♂️

device and ablations and shoulder surgery

by islandgirl - 2023-12-30 23:40:12

I have had multiple ablations, several device changes, have a CRT-D, and am scheduled for shoulder repair surgery Jan 11. I have been cleared by a cardio-thoracic surgeon that has been involved in my care for a year, my EP and primary. They are requiring me to spend the night for observation. Angry Sparrow is correct in her instructions, as I've been also told to take the meds for 5 days as scheduled, even if I don't think I need them. My primary has given me confidence making sure everything is relayed to the hospital and ortho. I'll let you know how things go..... I have purchased a cooling machine and will have a CPM machine a few weeks after the surgery. Follow their instructions.