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The "New Comments!" notice doesn't seem to be helpful for me. I stay logged in and it always says New Comments! even though I clicked on the post last time and saw them.  Logging out wasn't helpful either because if I am not logged in, there is no notice, and logging back in no notice either, assuming I saw them all last time.  It would be great if there was a link for "Today's Comments" or "Last 7 Days Comments" because somet...

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Recycling pacemakers

Life has been so hectic! My long term guy's dad died in January then we both had RSV, then my mom died in March. THEN last week, my guy's 92 yr old mom fell down a few steps and we took her into our home while she recovers (nothing broken but banged up and a slight concussion ). THEN yesterday, my son tore his Achilles tendon playing basketball. He's going to be laid up for a long time-is awaiting surgery. We're driving him places, assisting with food etc., we also feed a wido...

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Medication mishaps in the USA

Have you ever wondered if what your doctor is prescribing you is the best combination and the right amounts? For instance, the last time I tried to take Entresto, it didn't work out because my doctor forgot to tell me to quit taking Losartan, so my blood pressure bottomed out and I almost went to the hospital. Then he decided I didn't "tolerate" it well... but didn't bother to investigate further. As a result, I missed an earlier opportunity to get better. 

Th...

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Interesting question about forcing your heart out of PVC's

Okay... I've got an interesting question, something that seems logical to me, but that I've not heard anything about.

I get PVC's a LOT. Several times a day at least and sometimes they last for an hour or more, other times it's just a few minutes. But it's irritating because the longer they last, the more weak I feel as well as just icky feeling. Everyone here probably knows the feeling. Anyway, I figured that since my heart rate was too slow, and I was missing beats...

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Lead voltage

I was in for my six month pacemaker check today. The cardiologist had said six months ago that my right lead isn't optimally placed.  Today he turned up the voltage from 4 to 4.5. He said it's an extra safety measure due to the lead. He said that I will need a lead replacement when the box is replaced. He said they may also add a new lead and leave the old one in place. He also said this voltage increase will use my battery quicker. I have 3.5 years left at the moment. 

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AV Node Ablation

Hi,  I had my 4th ablation, AV Node, in March of 2023.   While I feel better and am no longer bothered by Afib, I am still short of breath after exertion and sometimes no exertion.   I use a CPAP at night and some mornings after walking out to get the paper my oxygen is 94 (we live at 7500') and other times it's 84, 86.  I don't understand the swings but can't get anyone to explain what's up.  The cardiologist says, see your pulmonologist, and the...

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Electric car chargers and pacemakers

Hello, I read in The Sunday Times at the weekend that one day wireless car charging *plates in the ground* "may be commonplace".

I think this is something the pacemaker community needs to be aware of. As far as I know there is nothing to worry about with ordinary charges beside the road or in parking bays but wireless charging plates might be a different matter.

 

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Pacing

Hi, 

I got a message after my quarterly download that I am pacing 100% BIV.  No explanation.  What does it mean?  Is it OK?  Should I be worried:?

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You should check your " health portal" after your visit for those in the US

I do not know if those out of the US have the same options.  I know that after i see the doctor or have tests.  Do check my patient portal.  Why because sometimes they do not put the right information in my records.   Supposely if you are ever in the hospital they  check your records.

Why you ask, one time after seeing the cardilogist looked an they had written my blood pressure as 274/.  I wrote them and it was corrected immediately.  Another tim...

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Cardiac rehab a resounding no

This is a subject that comes up a lot with me; and for MANY reasons, I can't do that. No cardiac rehab for me. I won't go into all of the "why"... Let me just simply say that cardiac rehab is NOT going to happen. So I know many of you have suggested it and rather than spell it all out, which would take awhile, I feel like that isn't necessary. It's off the table and unless I move, which isn't even a possibility as far as I'm concerned, I won't ever be doi...

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working in mining as dump truck driver

hi guys,

I had heart block problem before and got the bypass surgery for it and I've got pacemaker in it already in my left chest.

Before I have heart attacked and bypass surgery, I am very active person when I am working ( I work as gas cylinder filler, so yeah its hard work) and I did outdoor sport activity like running,fishing,swimming.

4 month after heart surgery and pacemaker inserted in my left chest I feel normal again just like before.

Now the question is,...

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Heart muscle aches after moderate activity

EDIT: Here's an article I just read that might explain what I'm trying to say about feeling pain IN your hear muscle.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0735109790903772#:~:text=Thus%2C%20patients%20who%20have%20chest,perception%20of%20ischemia%2Dinduced%20pain.

 

Yesterday I felt really good and energetic so I did multiple chores around the house and walked a bit too. At the end of the day, I still felt fine, but pretty tired. This has happened b...

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The terminator gets a pacemaker

Hey Dave, he used the same clinic you did! From Rolling Stone online:

After years of heart complications, Arnold Schwarzenegger has undergone surgery to receive a pacemaker. The 76-year-old actor detailed his decision to undergo the medical procedure in a recent newsletter, updating readers on his swift recovery process and revisiting the timeline of his previous open-heart surgeries. 

“Last Monday, I had surgery to become a little bit more of a...

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Lift Chair

Should a patient get a lift chair?  How long should a patient not drive or go back to an office job?

 

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Aveir max rate

Long shot, does anyone know the max rate on the Aveir? I poked around on the Abbott site but didn't see it. I was suprised to see Buzbuz's comment that the Micra only goes to 130. We've been considering leadless for my next one, most likely Aveir, but 130 will not do.

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results of March 2024 quarterly remote transmission

Update: Today, March 21,2024 recived an email from the Cardiologist's nurse, that because of the NSVT on Jan 1,2024 for 22 seconds. wants me to take Metoprolot Tartrate 25mg 1 twice a day to prevent another one.  Have not had any since. Wrote back and said no thanks.  I really wanted to say.  Why did you wait so long since i have nightly checks.

 Today walked over to get a copy of remote transmission, waiting room at the Heart Doctors was full....

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my new replacement

my name s George G  live in Melbourne Australia have actually been a pacemaker club member since around 2007 when I had my fist pacemaker implant St Judes however even tho havent logged back in for a long while I had serious problems logging back in it simply wouldn`t allow me? even tho I have the corect email and password that i`ve had for since circa 2007 but still stated i had wrong password or email? so i finally gave up and rejoined as a new member actually re using my original pass...

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Calcium in PM pocket

Someone posted a message here a week or so ago with a question regarding a lot of calcium his doctor was pulling-out of the pocket with his fingers during his device replacement. I responded that I never heard of such a thing and thought maybe it was a problem with his device that caused it, but that I really had no clue. I looked for that post so I could update my response, but it is gone. So hopefully he will see this.

So guess what? I am laying on the table during my 1st procedu...

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Ear Buds

I need earbuds that will not interfere with my pacemaker! Had to return the power beats pro by apple. They messed with my pacemaker!! Any suggestions on a brand??

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I am back with gratitude for all the thoughts and prayers

I am overwhelmed by all the well wishes, thoughts and prayers that I received from all of the kind people here! I am filled with gratitude. Thank you! It made me feel so much better after a difficult experience. For all those that don’t want to read the following long book that I wrote, I understand and apologize. The bottom line is; I am doing fine and expect to continue feeling good into the future. However, after 3 days in the hospital I only have a new simple dual chamber...

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Yesterday I moved to a new place in my mind and realized how bad I felt 'before' and the difference my pacemaker has made.