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Pacemakers and ICD's Q and A.

Pacemakers and ICD's.

The following are questions from medical students, and answers from an ICU doctor.
It explains the in's and out's of the function of a pacemaker or ICD, in all kinds of situations, as well as gives detailed information from various questions one may have, as a PM or ICD recipient.
I know it's very long, but well worth taking the time to read it.
It may be something one might want to bookmark.

Happy pacing!

~ Dominique ~
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30 day event monitor

Good morning! I am currently wearing a 30 day event monitor, as the drs are trying to catch some of my v-tach episodes, rather than just on PM interogation. I have worn one of these before and it was normal, about a year ago I guess. Not once did they ask me after I called in a recording to do a test. This time around every time I call, they want me to do a test while on the phone. I tell them I have a PM, and they still continue to be confused or something.
Anyone else have to wear one of...

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What a diagnosis

I just got a piece of junk mail offering me a chance in a drawing for a fee cremation! Does someone know something I don't know?

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Advice Needed

Greetings everyone,

My father was told today that he may need to have a pacemaker implanted within the next few days. He has yet to have the official diagnosis from his cardiologist - has an appointment in the morning - but the docs at the ER in the hospital are advising that he get the pacemaker.

My father has had a long history with high blood pressure and palpitations/irregular rhythms. He is on meds for the high blood pressure and doing regular stress tests which have...

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trying to acquire any and all info re: my recalled pacemaker

I would really like to chat with other people out there who are in the same situation that I am in. Whatever info I can gather so that when I go into meet with the Guidant Rep. he won't be able to tell me any BS! Please help me!

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Should have done this years ago

First Post - new member. I'm a 57 year old male and have had atrial fib for 35 years. It gave me very few problems until recently when I began experiencing long pauses. Finally one of the pauses caused short term memory loss and confusion late last year. After a series of checks to confirm the diagnosis I had a PM inserted in early December 2007. The surgery was a snap but the rebalancing of the blood thinners before and after surgery meant the hospital stay was a week. The wound site heal...

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ep or cardiologist

I am thinking about changing doctors, have a 2 lead medtronic pacemaker since 9/06. I am 100% paced they tell me from the monitoring every 2 months. Have left bundle block and blocked av node.I realize they are both cardiologist but I don't want to make the wrong choice. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Paul

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ICD is gone

Well my hubby got rid of his icd the hard way. Sunday night, after waiting for 3 years, he had a heart transplant. He is doing well. He was sitting in a chair this morning for a few hours and ate a little jello and broth. Pray that he continues to improve.

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fainting

I'm trying to figure out why I nearly passed out this morning. I've had my pm for 10 months now with no real physical issues. I'm not on any medication and I have always had normal bp in the past. I have been real anxious for a week and struggling with holding it together. This morning I woke up and was getting ready for work when I got real hot and sweaty and then had to rush to the bed before I went blank. I'm trying to decide if this passing out was caused by my pm or the anxiety. Has a...

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to rewired and Helen

Thanks for the banter session. It was good fun. All joking nothing personal meant. When the page gets towards the bottom my computer jams. So Kay always gets the last word!!

Cheers and love. Billie

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Doppler Scan

High PM Pals

I have to go for a Doppler Scan tomorrow, at the hospital ,on my leg. If it shows DVT then straight over to A&E. Is it ok for people with pacemakers to have this type of scan. Thanks. I feel nervous Billie

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Recalls

Does anyone else here have a recalled pacemaker? I ask because my new EP dr asked me if I had gotten any new correspondence about a possible lawsuit against Guidant. I said I had heard nothing! So I called Guidant/Boston Scientific today and left a voice mail for their legal department. I more than likely am having some pacer problems, the biggest other than a lot of fainting spells, my battery is depleting rather rapidly.
Debbi

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Lifted Restrictions???

Hi everyone!
My little one will be 5 in June--he has had a pacemaker since he was 18 months (1 1/2 years old)--due to 3rd degree heart block. Anyway, I was initially told by his cautious EP that sports would be very restricted--tennis, swimming, track were okay, but no contact sports or even sports with "incidental" contact, like baseball or basketball. Well, last month, the EP had changed his mind due to new statistics on incidental contact. He now says that any non-contact sports are o...

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Considering Pace Maker yes/No

I have Atrial Fibrillation. Have had ablation and numerous meds. My heart is irregular most of the time and I feel bad. Doc now says Pace Maker is the only answer. Please tell me your experience with pace maker good/bad. What do think? Will it help? Does Pros outweigh Cons? Can you do normal yard work? Live normal life? Travel? Marvin

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my post on PM movement

to all of you who responded to my post on PM movement i just wanted to say much thanks for your time and insights. information is a great "soother" and this site always puts my mind at ease and also raises more wonderful questions for later times!
steve

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in the cold.

To Guess 55. Yes, Milwaukee also.

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Seeing Red :)

Hello all you GO RED supporters. YEA!

Each one of you looks "Smashing" in your Red! What a wonderful group you are!

If any other members have not had time to check out the latest Member Gallery photos, I'd like to encourage you to do so. You will be seeing red! :-)

It is so great to call each of you "My colorful pacer friends" Thank you for your support!

Blessings to each of you!

Pacergirl :)

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Pacemakers in General

Reading through the messages today there is a vast amount of people suffering problems after receiving PM.

Are PM's dangerous? Do they cause heart problems?

Anyone have the knowledge to put my mind at rest.

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Neurocardiogenic Syncope

I have made several posts recently regarding problems that I have been experiancing since I received my pacemaker. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who commented and gave me advice about my situation.

I saw my doctor on Friday, and she repeated another tilt-table test. It revealed that even with all of the medicine that I am on, my blood pressure is still dropping very low and my heart rate drops almost 50 bpm in a single beat. The pacemaker is keeping me fro...

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