Upgradation of pacemaker

• by Zindadil
• 2009-10-10 10:10:14
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I had implanted a single chamber V V I R pacemaker in May 2008 after suffering from viral myocarditis. According to my doctor I had beating as well as pumping difficulties. Before implantation my doctor had told me that I might need a dual chamber pacemaker but went for the single chamber one. Eight months later he asked me to remain prepared to upgrade to a dual chamber pacemaker, but did not spell any time limit by which I should upgrade. Two months later I developed breathing difficulties and consulted my doctor. After conducting an echocardiography he said that I needed a triple chamber pacemaker. He told me that I had severe pumping difficulties. Thank God, I had not immediately upgraded to the dual chamber one, otherwise it would have proved worthless for me two months later. Now I am not sure whether the triple chmber pacemaker can take care of future complicacies or I will have to upgrade further. Has anybody faced situatios similar to mine ? I will be eagerly waiting for responses to this post.