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Just CRT-D implanted people

It may seem strange, but I was wondering if just the people with CRT-D implants could get together here and talk about their experiences all in one place. Maybe there could be a forum topic just for those individuals since it seems that we are experiencing different things with not only our devices but with our particular set of sypmtoms that led us here. I myself would enjoy conversing with those people who had success stories to share or helpful information for newbies like me... anything r...

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Micro device

I have a medronic pacer for rate drop. Installed 2009 and it's still working although they keep saying 1 to2 years left. I'm hoping eventually they'll switch  to a micro device that's not visible.  The one I have is big.. anyone know if a micro would be suitable?

Also if so, how is the process to remove the old style and put in the micro device?

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Gender of Electrophysiologists*

Note: I'm stepping back from this post now but please feel free to contribute and discuss if you'd like to. Best Wishes 

Gemita recently posted the name of a female EP as a suggested contact for a UK member and it got me thinking about the ratio of male to female and other gender EPs in the UK.  

When I've searched for an EP to consult I see a continuous feed of men. There doesn't seem to be a racial bias as there's a fair scatteri...

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Sleep apnea inspire device with PM

I have had my PM since 2018, with a clap shortly after. I'm considering having the inspire sleep apnea device implanted. Does anyone have one this device? Does it interfere with your PM?

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Roller coaster

There is a simple wooden rollercoaster in New Hampshire at a park called Storyland. It is a wooden roller coaster that uses magnetic force to start it. It's approximately 1 1/2 minutes ride. I have a micra implanted pace maker. My dr is on vacation so I couldn't ask him. Has anyone else gone on a coaster like this? Is it safe?

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Recalled Medtronic Devices Attesta And Adapta Vs Latest Medtronic Azure and Advisa SureScan MRI Devices

HI all, am new here and posting for someone else. They currently have a Medtronic Advisa pacemaker installed in 2012 and due for a replacement. They are quite senior at age 84 & based in India.

After some research online noticed reports of Medtronic's recall in 2019-20 about certain models such as Adapta, Attesta, Solara, Astra, Serena etc so, was a little concerned. I know we're in 2023 but have the bugs in the software for these models been sorted out? There...

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2 months post op of CRT-D, impatient

It's been 2 months since my CRT-D implant, and I'm not really feeling much of a difference. Mostly less irregular heartbeats/slow rhythms. I'm 58 years old and 9 years ago I was diagnosed with CHF and had a 30-35 EF at that time. Last Sept. it was down to 10-15, so the process of getting my ICD was set into motion. Should I be expecting to feel better already with that low of an EF? Or is that too optimistic? I've heard of people with that low of an EF having pretty quick resu...

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RV lead/ablation/pericarditis

I have been taking Colchicine since my appointment August 24th for "post ablation pericarditis". In the office I was having so many PVCs the machine was alerting for pauses and bradycardia 35-51 bpm. I called yesterday because of continued chest/back pain and some tachy episodes. I'm also having large drops (30-40) in heart rate while upright that I am symptomatic during. I got a call back saying that he had prescribed 60mg prednisone for a week. Honestly, I'm scared! I have...

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insurance and reading the monitor

I received my PM on an emergency basis and got assigned the cardiologist who was on duty that day in a hospital an hour from where I live.  I've been satisfied with his care so far.  But I recently realized that every quarter when my home monitor uploads my information, and I get a report via the patient portal associated with his office, I am getting charged $50 each time as an insurance co-pay, the same I would have to pay if I visited his office in person.  $200 a year f...

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So many emotions

Hello, My name is Noel. I'm 47 y.o. A single father of my 9 year old son. And up until recently my life was lived harmonious, happy, and very simple. And then, I was diagnosed with Bradycardia, Hypertension, & Syncope. Basically passing out at random, extremely low blood pulse rate, then wake up with some kind of ache from falling. Thankfully my son and I do daddy drills. He knows whom to call etc etc. And what to do. He's such an amazing son. And I'm so...

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Missing beats

Feels like heart rate getting slower and missing beats , don't know what to think about it getting nervous and worried 

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Subcutaneous Tethering

About 50% of my pacemaker is under the skin as opposed to under the muscle. An area of about 1" x1" has become permanently tethered to the skin. Hospital says the risks involved in reseating the device make it preferabl to leave it as it is. Occasionally the area gets bruised if I'm un lucky enough to knock it on something. Any bruising disappears after a few days.

I'd welcome any comments from others with this condition with regard to the longer term safety.

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Check-in

It's been 11 weeks arm and shoulder are improving , taking daily walks and recently started getting out for errands. Still feeling a bit of wobbly leg feeling but overall trying to rebuild my leg strength.check up is in 2 weeks.

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Adapting to PM?

I'm a little over 6 weeks post-implant and working with my EP and device nurse to find the best settings. After the last go-round my EP said he wanted me to try these settings for a while and see how they are.

The problem is they're "good" but not "great". Somewhat lightheaded all the time, some odd behavior while cycling, etc.

The logical inconsistency (for me) is that in clinic they make a change and ask "better/worse", perhaps after a walki...

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ecg

I know many of us with a pm also experience a fib.  Do you wear a smart watch with an ecg function?  Why or why not and which device do you use? 

Thanks! 

John 

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Do you have leadless dual chamber pacing?

If you have dual chamber leadless, was this your first or were you paced previously? If paced previously, were your leads extracted or did they leave them in?

Medtronic or Abbott?

I have other questions, but that'll do for now :)

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Pets

Light hearted post - Do you believe that pets can sense human distress and discomfort? 

I ask because I had some nasty arrhythmia for the first time for ages this evening and a furry bundle arrived at my feet for a cuddle as soon as it started, and abandoning his place next to my husband on the sofa for once!  This has happened a few times before and I'm curious as to whether or not your pets behave in this way? 

 

 

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Heart catharazation with pacemaker

Anyone have a heart catharazation with a pacemaker?  I'm worried about that  having the leads in my heart.

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Hi, brand-new to the board

Hi,

This format is gonna take some getting used to! I hope this goes where it's intended... Anyway, hello.

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PM automatic transmission

I have a Medtronic Azure and every three months it automatifcally sends a report transmission back to the homeland.

Today is the day for this third such transmission.  Never paid any attention to the two "sucessful transmissions" in past six months.  This one, however, seems to be 'stuck'.  It keeps up with the correct time and says it's "active."

Just wondering, if and how much battery power this transmission takes.  Just seems...

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