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I had a pm implanted two weeks ago and have started my speed walking again. Is that normal that I've been able to begin again so quickly. The difference is that I am not short of breath.

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Cuba Anyone?

Hi everyone! Hope you are all well. I have been reading your helpful posts for the last couple of months and I thank you all for sharing your experiences. My best friend had an ICD implanted in April, and I am trying to educate myself in order to better understand, help, and support him. My question is about travel. For those of us who risk no legal repercussions by travelling to the beautiful island of Cuba, I was wondering if anyone on this message board is aware of how safe it is to travel to...

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silly question

After all the reads of all the serious problems some have, I hate to even ask. But some of you guys said ask anything. So...why is it that when I get up first thing in the morning or after a nap, my pulse goes up to as high as 90. (I am paced at 70) when I am a little more active, the pulse goes down to 75 and even 70. Never lower. Is this normal or am I back wards?
thanks for any comments. Ann

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increased instances of pvc's

I have had my dual chamber pacemaker for over 3 years now and about 18 months ago I started experiencing pvc's. They are increasing in frequency now and I experience them sometimes as much as 10 in one minute, but usually just 3-5 in a minute.
Does anyone have any advice about how I can change this?
I stopped drinking coffee completely and I rarely drink alcohol.

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Some good news ...

After the cardiologist put me on Diovan for high blood pressure last week, I am doing much better this week, and even my headaches have not been so bad. It only took them 2 1/2 months and 2 hospital stays and 4 office visits to get things straightend out - LOL. But I feel much, much better, and I am pacing along like everybody else. :) I just need to heal up so I am not so sore and ichy at my site now. Thanks for all your support! I appreciate it.

Jimmy

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fidelis lead

Three days since I got the fidelis leaqd removed and replaced with a Bi-V. I can already tell a huge difference, warm feet, feeling in finger tips. St Judes lead broke off when they tried to extract it so thats still up in the air but FDA is investigating. You make your choice with all the information you can gather and wish for the best. Oh; I did get the medtronic ICD and fidelis from them in the hospital. They didnt like it but they gave it to us. best of luck to everyone. I look at it like t...

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multiple Ablations/modifications

How many have had more ablations/modifacation after they had there pacemakers place in?

I am just curious, I had 2 sinus node modifications, 2 ablation near my SA node, then my pacemaker installed and 1month later an AV node Ablation, now docs wanna go back in and quote be more aggressive quote sence I already have a pacemaker.. My EF is like 40-45, I have mild distolic function, moderate global hypokinses, Mild Regurgitation in all of my valves, and being my heart is still at rest 11...

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american all the way

can anyone tell me the place acropos form st. catherines ontario canada that used to runa ferry. i think it was called port dalouisie if i am not mistaken is that an actual port in the usa???jessie

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Loopy has Landed!

She's here in the States!!! As far as I know, she hasn't done anything wild enough to attract the press yet. We'll be on our way to Tampa as soon as the kids get off to school in the morning. Yippee!!!!!!

We both spoke with Angelie tonight, she was on the road headed to Atlanta. She sounded in good spirits. I know she'll be in all of our thoughts tomorrow. The party will not be the same without her!!

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afib

Hi evevyone ,I had my pm almost two years .Two weeks ago had apm readout ,came up with 3 events 20 days apart ==afib over 400 bpm four 5 min.i never felt them my doc said lower heart rate at the time was 70 bpm whats up doc said not to worry ,confused .richie thanks

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sport

Hi! Im 26 from Hungary and have a pacemeker for few weeks.
Could somebody help me to find a pacemeker protector to play soccer? I've asked it and its exist, but in my country is nobody who trade with this. Any informatoin would be very important. Im sure that are players with pacemaker. Soccer is my life. please help me!

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Need pacemaker check

and I have no money. I have not been checked since it was implanted in 2005 because of lack of funds and no insurance. I take good care of myself and exercise, eat right etc. I have no problems and seem to have no restrictions at all. I want to be trained as a long-haul truck driver and they want me to have it in writing from a doctor/cardiologist that I am good to go.

I am in Oregon and cannot find anyone or any way to get my pacemaker checked so I can go onto schooling. I can e...

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Tampa

Hello all,

Hope you have a great time in Tampa. Safe journeys to everyone and will look forward to seeing the photo's.

Enjoy,

katielou

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Palpitations and Skips

I am noticing palpitations and/or skips everyday now. Would you say that everyday is normal? Or am I still hyper-sensitive and only noticing because I am paying attention?

Ugh...
Wenditt

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Dual Chamber Device

Could someone please explain just what is a dual chamber device and why it would be an "upgrade"?. I have a single lead to the ventricle and an av node ablation that now is 3rd degree heart block and am and always will be in A-Fib. Very happy with what I have, but curious...thank you for an answer.. aldeer

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I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING

I have not felt just right since coming home from my pacemaker upgrade. I finally got fed up with early this morning, and thought I'd get it checked out before going to the Tampa Event. The ER called Medtronic, and we arranged a meeting at my cardiologist's office later in the day since it was 2AM.
I went home.
I show up at my cardiologist's office to meet the Medtronic pacer rep and the receptionist hands me an order for a Chest X-ray.
I go for my chest x-ray. The order stated ST...

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Flomax and Bradycardia

I currently have a Medtronic Dual Respose pacemaker implanted for Bradycardia. Slow heartbeat that dropped at one time to 18 beats per minute which led to a pacemaker being implanted.
I am 70 years old and my Urologist wants to put me on Flomax to control my frequent trips to the bathroom. Flomax has a history and warnings that it can drop my blood pressure and heart beat and lead to fainting for some patients.
Does anyone have a similar condition and take Flomax? What dosage? Any prob...

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Pacemaker Malfunction

Did you wonder about this? I have and I found this to be an interesting article although some of it is over my heard. If you have time to read it there be an answer to some of your questions here.

Pacemaker Malfunction
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/156583-overview

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Pacer art/ hystersis

Hi to all, I am new to the froum and just had a couple of questions. I had a guidant pacer inserted September 1st for symptomatic bradycardia. I saw a cardiologist and an EP and they could not give me a more definitive diagnosis. I agreed to the pacemaker because driving was becoming unsafe (dizziness with drop in HR) My resting heart rate rarely went above 40 and at night would drop into the low 30's but I was able to elevate my HR while exercising. Anyways, my question is this, prior to my pac...

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HeartSmartAdvice

Come join a new heart group on Windows live at HeartSmartAdvice@groups.live.com
We have been around for a while and want to grow our membership.
Real nice group owner and friendly people. We sure would like to see you there!
JimB

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Your old device becomes a paper weight for your desk.

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