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Neurally Mediated Hypotension (Vaso-Vagal)

Hi again everyone.

I'm in the research and share mood!

BEWARE: VERY LONG POSTING.
(but probably the most informative I've ever found)

(People should consult their doctor before trying any treatment)


GENERAL INFORMATION ON NEURALLY MEDIATED HYPOTENSION AND ITS TREATMENT


What is neurally mediated hypotension?

Neurally mediated hypotension is also known by the following names: the fainting reflex, neurocardiogenic...

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Heart Disease & Depression

YES, I did post this about a week ago, but I think it may be very helpful yet again..especially to the newbies!!

Sept. 29, 2008 -- Heart disease and depression are so common that all heart patients should be routinely screened for depression and referred for professional help if necessary, according to new recommendations issued by the American Heart Association.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20080929/check-all-heart-patients-for-depression

thanks
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Time Zones

I live on the East coast of Australia and the time here is 8:00 am Thursday 9th DST (Daylight saving time). I noticed that the time of a recent post was about 16:30 Wed 8th. What is this time as it does not seem to be GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) (21:00 Wed 8th). ? Is it Montreal time. I find that because I live in Australia that by the time I see a post quite often a post already has a number of replies and my answer would be useless and I have given up looking at chat. Have to go now as I do not...

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California Firefighter with Pacemaker

Hello! I am looking to contact a California Firefighter who has a pacemaker and is back to full duty. I am a California Firefighter with a pacemaker who is looking forward to going back to full duty myself. If you or someone you know of fits this can you please email me? Thanks!
-Alex
awarski@aol.com

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Living With A Pacemaker

Found a very interesting article....enjoy!

Living With Your Pacemaker



Now that you have a pacemaker (or soon may get one), you may be wondering why you need one and how a pacemaker works. Your artificial pacemaker is a modern marvel; it's medical science's solution to the electrical problems of a slow or irregular heartbeat. But before you can understand how your pacemaker works, you first need to know a little about your heart. Basically, your heart is a...

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Biomedicine and me

Hi my friends,

I have got some good news :-) - I study the biomedicine now (first year) - I tried to go to dean (2 weeks ago, because I didn´t know about the study and when it came to my knowledge I knew that it is the work, which I want to do in my future) and showed him my book, which I wrote as I said you before as well (it has got 72 pages - and it is about radiofrequency ablation of heart) - he and also the subdean told me that they like it very much and offered me to study the...

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Managing Your Pacemaker

As promised...

Managing Your Pacemaker

Do your part in managing your pacemaker. You may have to have someone help you, but there are certain things you'll need to do to manage your pacemaker successfully. These include:
Understand your acceptable heart rate. Before you leave the hospital, discuss with your doctor the specific maximum heart rate above your pacemaker rate that's acceptable. Discuss the programmed lower and upper rate for your pacemaker, too. Talking abo...

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Anyone in my position please

Hi Guys

You will be pleased to know that I am not on here to have a moan and groan as such. I am now at ease with having the pacemaker and have stopped taking the pulse every five minutes.

I would like to know if anyone has had their pacemaker reduced to 45 bmp. I still run and attend classes for keep fit and have had the pacemaker set at this. Whilst I cannot say I feel unwell, I just do not feel on top form.

Any comments would be gratefully recei...

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Medical Examination: Please help

Hi,

I just got a much better job opportunity than my current one. It is a sales job which involves both office work and travelling. The new company has a policy of medical checkup for every new employee.

During interview process they didnt ask about my medical history. But now I am afraid that my PM could come in my careers way. Is it possible that I will be rejected during medical examination?? Are PM wearer not consider fit for jobs which require some travelling?? My gene...

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Complete PM removal and reinsertion at a new site

I was at the cardiac surgeon last week. I have been having a lot of problems with pain etc. with my PM since 2006 when I had a new PM and lead put in. At that time I ended up in hospital a month later having my PM and lead repositioned. It has never been the same.

I spoke with teh surgeon who did this an the long and short of it was he wanted me to get a second opinion. He sent me to a cardiac surgeon. I saw him last week.

He suspects that I have a low grade infection...

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Neonatal Lupus Research Registry

Most moms who give birth to a child with complete heart block have unknown autoantibodies called SSA/SSB. This affliction is called neonatal lupus and the symptoms are heart or AV block or a lupus rash on the baby. Once you have a baby with CHB or rash, you have an increased risk of having another affected baby. There is a registry in NY that conducts amazing research on the issue and is currently doing a clinical trial using IVIG to prevent the heart block in subsequent pregnancies.
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About to get pacemaker

I am 72 years old, very physically active for health reasons and lifestyle (treadmill, weights, yoga, moderate hiking). I have had afib for about 5 years. Just taking coumadin to control blood INR. Based upon my last cardio exam and having a 24 hour holter, my cardiologist indicates my pulse rate at rest is quite low (mid 30s to mid 40s), and is recommending I get a pacemaker. I am completely and luckily unsymptomatic. The cardiologist has referred by to an ElectroPhysiologist for a second opin...

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Just named my pacer!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG! You know how my username ends with gershwin? Well, the light bulb came on like, 5 seconds ago and my pm's new name is George!!!! And to think it took me that long... :)

Have a great day!!!

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THIS PACER CHICK IS FEELING SO TIRED!! ZZZZZZZZZ

Hello fellow Pacer Chicks and boys!! CABG PATCH especially!

1st PM dual. July 24th - no medication.

Right guys! need advice.... for the last 10 days of so I have felt absolutely shattered...... limbs achy, tired, and I am sure if I close my eyes right now... I will fall asleep zzzzzzzzzz!!

I have been going to bed early and sleeping most of that time. I saw my cute pacing tech guy last week who said that Gerry (Pacemaker) continues to do well and nothing...

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3 weeks tommorrow

Well three weeks after inplantation, and sending me back to work. Im a little apprehensive about it, but I will just monitor closely. Im not sure how Im going to do somethings with a restriction on left arm of 10 lbs. but guess i will find out. Still getting short of breath, was waiting on call from cardioligist about blood tests but havent heard from them quess i wil have to call today. well heres hoping the ole ticker will not give me any problems tommorrow. wish me luck.
thanks for all t...

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pacers


hi everyone iam 40 years old and i have had my pacemaker since iam 15 years old i have not had any problems with it only that the batteries have only lasted me 5-6 years i just had a new batterie put in a week ago and eveything has been going well i had a check up today and he set it for me i was wondering about one of the comments asking about the metronic pacer that it what i just had put in is there something wrong with them?/

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Any Ideas?

Hi everyone,
I just had a check up at my cardiologist and after having my pacemaker check, the nurse who checks it asked if I've been having any symptoms. I said actually yes I am, I have been having, when laying down, periods of really slow beats, where my head gets kind of woozy and then Im ok ( I haven't have ANY heat symptoms since and ablation 10 years ago).

She nodded and when the doc came in and she explained to him and me that there was some abnormalities on the check...

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Phrenic nerve damage

I received right phrenic nerve damage during a cryoblation last April. I'm continually getting better, but still have some SOB when I lie down. I'm wondering how much longer I have to deal with this.
Has anyone else out there experienced phrenic nerve damage?

Angelie

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Thanks to my Pacer Chicks/Boys!

Thank you as usual to your replies to my earlier postings!

You are all Pacer Chick/Boy angels....!!!!

Thank you for your continued support - it is appreciated!

Love & Hugs, Loopy Lou xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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irregular beat when lying on left side

Hello my pacemaker friends.
I have had a pacemaker since August of 2008 for bradycardia and sss. As far as I know I always had normal rhythm before the pacemaker, just low HR. I had ear surgery in Jan.2008 and a few days later developed irregular and/or rapid heartbeat. I'm on Toprol XL and digitek also.I have noticed the last few weeks that I have those episodes more when I lie on my left side. Sometimes I'm confused whether or not it's a fluttering that comes from my stomach or my heart.T...

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