New pm tomorrow

Well my 7 year old Guidant gets replaced tomorrow. My hospital has switched to Medtronic. I was told they got a better contract, meaning lower price. Not to worry says the doc. The mew one will be better and more modern than the old one. So around 10:30 AM out goes the old and in goes the new. Speaking of new, I'm a newbie here. Nice site and wish I had found it sooner. I'm a cancer survivor too and enjoy a similar site for that. Its great to be able to share info and support with so many others. Good day to you all!

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good luck!

by Tracey_E - 2009-01-21 07:01:32

Good luck for a speedy recovery. Replacements are really easy, in and out! Your doctor is right, any new one is better than the best of what was available 7 years ago.

Medtronic pacers

by ElectricFrank - 2009-01-22 01:01:29

I haven't had any experience with any other pacers. I have been very satisfied with my Medtronics that was implanted in 2004. The cardiologist that did the implant uses the Medtronic rep to do the checkups and they have been very knowledgeable and friendly. I'm an electronic engineer with biomedical experience so I have a pretty good idea of how things are going.

frank

NEW PM

by pete - 2009-01-22 03:01:23

Good luck. Try and take in all that happens. How long it takes etc and give us a report when you feel better. Thanks Peter

hi

by jessie - 2009-01-26 01:01:31

just wanted to say hi bill. i have a medtronic implanted in 2006 you and i are a year apart in age. you younger. my pacemaker is good for 8 more years i was told. i live in canada on the usa border. i go once a year unless of course i have a concern. i go to the p.m. clinic at university hospital london ontario. hope you are doing okay your friend jessie

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