High heartbeat rates

Hi
I had my dual lead pacemaker fitted June 07, with a resting beat of 60bpm. This was to combat dizziness whilst resting and HB rates as low as 35 bpm. The rate funtion was not activated.
After approx one month the rate function was activated and I found it much too sensitve with resting beat sometimes at 90bpm and action (walking) beats at 130bpm sometimes with slight angina.
The pm was desensitised and all was well until recently and I again get 130bpm ,sometimes with slight angina,, whilst gently strolling. Funny thing when I push myself, excecise ,tennis, walking up hill, no discomfort is felt.
Anyone had similar symptoms? Any advice. Best regards


2 Comments

Rate response not the answer for me!

by petemanning - 2008-02-28 01:02:34

Hi ,
I have the same device as you.I only had the rate responsive turn on during the first two weks and had the same ,I was paced uncomfortably when gentle strolling and then walking up hill!, was no probem.

Maybe ask about the merits of turning it off.
Why did they turn it on?

cheers
Pete

Guidant

by Jules - 2008-02-28 04:02:33

I have the Guidant dual pacemaker it was fitted six weeks ago. I had the same problem but have had my resting heart rate reduced to 50 and the rapid response turned off. Also the stimulator turned down. Much better now and no fast exilaration of heart beat.

When I first went in to complain my heart rate when resting was like yourself 80/90 and walking brought the heart to about 110 really weird.

I too had a low heart rate of 30 so know how you feel.
Get the rate response turned off.

Jules

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