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Progress post implant crt-d

I got a crt-d implant 3 1/2 months ago and want to see how I am doing relative to others.

Prior Implant:  LBBB, QRS=150ms, EF 20%

Post implant:

On table after implant, QRS=110ms

2 weeks later follow up, QRS=80

3 1/2 month cardiogram EF 35-40%

BP in normal range but varies like Texas Weather, wait 5 minutes. Ranges 110-140 but mostly 120/75 with pulse in 70's.

Manufacturer Abbott Gallant HF, CDHA500Q with multi point lead in coranary vein.

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Incision Infection (superficial)

Hi, it has been awhile. I just had my 2nd pacemaker put in and the incision started leaking pus 6 weeks after the surgery. I  was put on antibiotics for 7 days. The one area still leaks a small amount of pus 8 days after the antibiotics finished. The Doctor seems to think it is superfical from a suture knot. Just said if it still leaks pus after 2 weeks or becomes inflamed and I high fever to contact her. Has anyone had this wthout removing the system and putting in a new one....

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Upgrade to 3rd lead

I am going in on 08/13/24 for a third lead due to the left ventricle with slower blood flow than the right ventricle. Is ithis common and is it the same recovery time and procedure as the original pacemaker placement?.  And any other input you have from your own research or experience!

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Second ablation maybe

Hello all, recently back in and out of AFib.  I already take tikosyn and metoprolol and have had tons of cardio versions and had an ablation about 2 years ago.  Recent Dr visit the thought was to possibly have another ablation,  the first time I had it done it was a longer recovery than I anticipated.  I do feel much better with my device and being in AFib than I did before the device, which is great.  My question is for anyone that has had multiple ablations,  i...

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3 Weeks Post - Bright Yellow Fluid from Pacemaker Removal Incision

Anyone else experience a very bright yellow fluid? Incision is healing very well. A steristrip came off overnight and I have a very runny bright yellow fluid a tiny bit of blood - no smell or discharge.

 

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Dr. Andrea Natale

Any members had procedures performed by Dr. Natale.

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Got Surgery: Aveir Dual Leadless

I had promised to do a write up after my surgery at the Cleveland Clinic which was very long and complex. Just a reminder I am Canadian so this was out of necessity due to poor care and lack of technology at home, including lead extraction volume.

It turns out that the only lead I had working to my ventricle was also fractured, and being pace dependent this could have had catastrophic results. I had had ongoing buzzing as well and was told at in Toronto it was probably in my head (...

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New wire/pacemaker restrictions

Hi all,

 

it's been awhile since I've had new wires put in and my memory is not that great.

i am looking to geting four leads removed (26 & 16 yrs old) in October this year.

and two new leads and pacemaker placed (hopefully back on left side; non dominant side)

Surgeon said 6-8 weeks recovery.

I plan to check back with him to clarify the restrictions as I'm hoping to be able to go back to work within 3 weeks (with some restrictions...

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New pacemaker

I just had my pacemaker put in last Thursday and I go for my first follow up tomorrow. I'm glad because I feel like my chest is jumping all over the place inside. It leaves me feeling jittery and breathless, kind of nauseous. Anyone else experienced this?

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CRT Implant

Hi all,

I would love to hear from members who have a CRT Device fitted as I am due to have an upgrade from a dual chamber pacemaker imminently and I am really anxious. 
My story starts with three ablations for SVT and atrial pacer for the slow heart rate that resulted from the procedures. I was then implanted with a second atrial pacer when the first battery ran low and then onto a dual chamber upgrade after a finding of Left Bundle Branch Block after taking flecainide. After...

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Mowing my lawn on day 2

It's been about 44 hours since discharge and I feel so much better. Evidently hypoxia as a way of life was not the best option. I have a light electric mower and a small yard during prime grass growing season. I've been able to mow pretty well one-handed previously. They say I'm not restricted with my right arm. Do you think it's too soon to do something that active?   

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Knee surgery

I am scheduled to have a knee replacement but I am worried about having general anesthesia or nerve block since I have a pacemaker controlling my heart. Does anyone have any experience with similar situations?

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Results from Aveir Dual - Some updates are needed for Atrial Battery Life!

This article came out:

https://www.tctmd.com/news/aveir-dr-dual-chamber-leadless-pacemaker-looks-solid-1-year/

As someone set to get this in a bit over 2 weeks - it has made me pause as I certainly do not want surgery again in 5 years.

I thought others thinking on this would benefit. My doctor who is running the study on this said a second generation is well underway but will be some time.

For those of you who got recent leaded pacers - which have the best battery thes...

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Atrial fibrillation ablation results

INFORMATION:

https://www.heartrhythmjournal.com/article/S1547-5271(24)02524-4/abstract

Real-world data of radiofrequency catheter ablation in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: Short- and long-term clinical outcomes from the prospective multicenter REAL-AF Registry ( Published 18th May 2024)

What did they do, and what did they find?.....

A total of 2470 patients undergoing catheter ablation from January 2018 to December 2022 were included. Mean age w...

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Thanks

Thanks for the responses to my previous comment. They were very helpful and appreciated. 

Monty

 

 

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New Implantee

I've been implanted 17 days ... After surgery I had so much pain breathing while lying down I had to attempt sleeping propped up. This improved to the point that after 10 days the pain was barely noticeable. However I still experience so much coughing during the day and and night my abdominal muscles are sore. Has anyone else experienced this? I related all this to my cardiologist and he said the catheter may have "Irritated" my lung and it will resolve itself in time. I would a...

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Serious Decision

I have a serious decision to make.  Because of a mistake, my pacer clinic made I had several additional tests to ensure my 100% paced heart leads were not damaged in reviving me in the ER in February 2024.  A heart scan found a large thyroid nodule that required additional testing.

Today I met with an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgeon doctor who gave me the option of having my thyroid removed or monitoring it for another year.  The ENT surgeon is concerned abo...

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New generator on May 2, 2024

Hi alll!

Time for a new model change !  I have had a CRTD since 2015. The new one will be a Medtronic CRTD, MRI approved with all the bells and whistles!!🤣🤣🤣They said it should be piece of cake!  We shall see on Thursday!  All three of my wires are good, thank God for that!  Wish me luck!

Debbie

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Pacemaker replacement

Had my pacemaker replacement on 3/10/24. Still having what I consider a lot of pain when walking around.  Not much pain first thing in the morning when I first get up. Is it normal or should I give them a call my next visit not till 20 May.

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Update on Cataract procedure - it's done!

Cataract procedure has been done!  Got eye shield in place so haven’t seen results yet.  Tomorrow I start antibiotic drops (Maxitrol) 4 x daily and have to wear eye shield at night for 10 days.  It seemed to go well except the local injection of anaesthetic was extremely uncomfortable.  It was effective though and I was very relaxed and pain free throughout the procedure. 

I arrived at the hospital early at 7 am but was second to last on the theatre list.&...

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