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Hi there, first - I would like to apologize because of my English - I hope that you will underestand me... I am from the Czech Republic (Europe), I am 22 years old. I had many (5) ablation of sinus node. Each ablation took a lot of hours (from 6 till 9 hours). First I had 2 normal (endocardial) ablation of SA node, then 1 endocardial and epicardial ablation of SA node too, then 1 surgical (thoracoscopical) ablation with take away the phrenicus nerve, because I had the nerve really very near the sinus node. I had inappropriate sinus tachycardia with average heart beat about 130-140/min (during 24 hours holter monitoring) and then I had multifocal SV tachycardia (from 180 till 250/min) and onetime I had ventricular arythmia as well. And then another (5th) endocardial ablation. Doctors tried to modifiy it very much, but I had still average heart beat about 130/min. They burned really a lot, but the heart beat was still the same, so that they must interrupt the AV node and then they implanted the PM. I had interrupted the SA node after the 4th ablation but the average pulse was still about 130/min. I am glad that I have the PM now, because when I was on the last check-up the doctor told me that the pulse of my atriums is still about 200/min, which is really a lot - I think ;-).. but the ventricles goes about 50-60/min without the PM, but of course the PM stimulate it.

I wish to everyone just the best and a lot of health.

Kind regards!

Misa


7 Comments

Welcome Misa

by Wannabe - 2008-08-19 05:08:03

Welcome Misa to the Pacemaker Club. Such a lot you've had to endure and I hope by now you're feelin much better and enjoying life now your pacemaker's helping things along.There are lots of people in this club who will be very happy to answer your questions and cheer you on. Also, don't apologise for your English - believe me - it's jolly good indeed. I send you best wishes from England. Wannabe

Thanks to Tammy

by mikki14 - 2008-08-19 05:08:36

Hi Tammy,

thanks a lot for your message :-). I am really glad to hear from you. Where are you from? I think that you´ve got your PM as well (because of this site) -and I woul like to ask you how long time have you got the pacemaker?

Have a nice time,

Misa

Welcome!

by tcrabtree85 - 2008-08-19 05:08:48

Hi Misa,
Welcome to Pacemaker Club! I hope that you enjoy this site as much as I do. I am also 22 years old and there are a lot of others on here close to your age. I hope that things are going well for you and that you are on a road to recovery. Just wanted to drop a line to welcome you. Take care!

Blessings,
Tammy

Dobrý den, Misa

by Smart Redd - 2008-08-19 10:08:19

Good day, Misa. Glad to meet you. I had my ICD implanted on the 13th of March, 2008.

Just wanted to say hi because my two best friends, Jaroslova and Vera, were born in Czechoslovakia. They had escaped as babies with their mother during WWII. That makes us much older than 22, I suppose. They still have family there in the Czech Republic.

Love, Red

WELCOME MISA

by pete - 2008-08-20 04:08:55

It might pay you take DIGOXIN as it wil help to keep your fast atrial beat down a bit whilst strengthening your heart. Good luck. pete

Welcome Misa!

by Loopy Lou - 2008-08-20 10:08:18

Hello!

Just saying hello from UK!!

This is a wonderful site! Loads of friendly people in here to offer lots of advice to you!

I have only had my P.M. for 4 weeks as I have 2nd Degree Heart Block - I didnt even know I was ill until 2 weeks before my surgery.

My lovely family and children help me get over the shock of all that has happened over the past few weeks!

Some of go into the Chat room in the evenings... it would be nice to see you in there too!

Take care!

Love, Louise xx

hi misa

by jessie - 2008-08-20 12:08:20

i have travelled to check republic in 1995 with my husband brother and sister in law. we also toured southern poland where my husband has roots. he was first generation canadian.it was a great family trip and we have good memories. i hope you do well. i am 66 and have a medtronic dual lead pacemaker . all the best jessie

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