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Pacemaker and Wireless (WLAN) Interference

I just bought a new wireless laptop (with radar to detect wireless networks when I'm out in the real world), because you know, I just can't wait to go out and get all hopped up on caffeine at the closest Starbucks and Google the heck out of my new wireless laptop! LOL! I also bought a wireless router to set up a WLAN in my house to share my broadband internet connection with my laptop.

As soon as I set everything up and got it turned on and connected, my pacemaker went crazy!...

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Life after implant

Well it's been one week today I had my Pace Maker implanted.
Haven't had any info from the Doctor that did the implant cause he has been off sick since. I sure am glad I don't get dizzy everytime I stand up but have a hard time slowing down, especially no driving for 12 days, feel like a caged lion. My wife is recovering from Breast Cancer which she had a Breast removed Oct 2006 and Chemo and Radiation but she has been a gem driving me where I have to go. Never had to have any pain medic...

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High Anxiety

Hi PM pals,

Well, I am 5 weeks after surgery, and had my first check-up today. Or should I say, tried to? They were able to tune my pacemaker to a different setting, and could tell that everything was working, but they couldn't do a "interrogation reading" because I was so shook up, my heart rate went up to 113, I said to the Tech, please take it off (magnet) I have to sit up, she said "Janice, I haven't even did anything yet. That is your own heart rate." So apparently, they can'...

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Aching left arm

I am a Newbie, but old (77). I am not very familiar with the terms used, so please enlighten me. I had a Medtronic two lead pm installed in December of 2006. It was done because my heart paused for several seconds while I was in the ER because of prolonged atrial fibs. It is my understanding that it only kicks in if my heart rate gets very low, about 40 I think. I am not sure about any upper limits.

I was in afibs about 60% of the time for 6 weeks after installation. Then the...

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Help

Hi Evita,
I am brand new to this wonderful website, and I am also a Pacemaker patient. I thought I might be able to assist you with my situation as I am a full time flight attendant. I am very active and healthy. Surprisingly, I fainted three times in one day July '07. My husband rushed me to E.R. where I was diagnosed with Bradycardia & Sick Sinus. (My symptoms were very similar to your husbands.)
After my quick recovery time, my Dr. gave me the "thumbs up" to return to wo...

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I am so excited about the PM club!

I am new to the PM club today and I must say very excited! After my first PM in 1999 I asked my dr if there was a support group of any type. He thought I was joking...not cool! What is cool is I found all of you--years later, but that's okay--I found what I knew had to exsist! Thank you for willingness to share your experiences and for your support I see in your responses. I hope I am fortunate to communicate with many on this site! My pacemaker changed my life in so many ways! It was like...

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Introduction

Hello folks,
I am new to the forum but I have had a device implant since the early nineties. I received the implant when I was in my 20s due to an ablation procedure. I was a very active adult who occasionally experienced SVT with exercise.

I thought I would briefly share my experience since then. I should state that I do not have an ICD so the risk of shocks is not something I need to consider. I am primarily at risk for lead fracture or device failure, or device/lead-relate...

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Remote control

Good Morning!
Sure we're battery operated but my previous husband asked if my PM came with a remote control! LOL! :)
We've remained friends and he's still is a great support to me!
Enjoy your day!
The Bunny---and yes, we we all keep going and going and going.!

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A Message to the Living

Good evening All,

I had my 3rd follow up today and rythem and BP are great. And to continue on this journey its time to say good bye for now. I have found that this is truely a life altering experience and I have found a very nice peace and calm with this. I have faced mortality unlike folks without their bunnies, and know what it means to be alive. To feel, to know that with each cup of coffee and each trip to the bathroom I am alive.

I am here and will be now fro many...

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Not sure

Hi all,
I had my PM put in in Mar 2007.I am 38 YO M.
I have been told months ago that I can resume swimming but I'm too scared.Reason is, that when I put my arm out straight above my head (like I would if i were swimming)I can feel the bottom left conrer of my device down towards my armpit.Like its poking out .I really don't want to risk damage to wires etc and since i did not have an Xray directly after the op,I cant help but feel a bit unsure that the positioning is ok to swim.
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Sensitivity setting

A while back I posted that rough roads were causing my PM's rate response to kick in while I was driving (an 18 wheeler). Today I went to the PM clinic and they changed to sensitivity from medium high to medium low.

Also noted was I had went for 4 1/2 months without any bouts of a-fib then had an almost 2 hour episode yesterday morning (I woke up to it) and one that lasted almost an hour this morning. This mornings bout had happened without my knowing it because I was asleep. I wonder...

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Placement of pacemaker

I recently had surgery to replace my dual chamber pacemaker as the battery had expired. 8 years, not too bad. I am not so happy with the placement of my ticker :)! It's a bit higher than my last one, and there is a wire protruding and giving me discomfort. Anybody else experience problems such as this or of the like? My first pacemaker was placed to close to my collar bone, causing rubbing with my pacemaker, so I had to undergo a second surgey with that!

Please, anybody out th...

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Pacer moms

Any young pacer moms out there?
How was your pregnacy any issues because of your pacemaker?

Im 24 and starting to think about a family in the next few years.
Any insight would be great.

Thanks
-Jenn-

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Chat room

Boring none in there ...
Wanna chat?
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Flutters

I have had my pacemaker for 6 and half years.
I have been told by the doctor the battery is running out.
I keep getting a fluttering feeling in my chest.
Why is this?

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Polar heart rate monitor

I had been using a Polar heart rate monitor for years when going to Cardiac Rehab, Now that I have a PaceMaker I have wondered if it will effect the pacemaker. The Polar transmitter is a T-31 and is strapped around the chest and transmits a signal to a wrist receiver.

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multiple firings

On avg how many times should these things go off in a day or a week

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Pacemaker in For One week

Hi Everyone Allan (41) Edinburgh

Well One week has passed and I must admit each day i feel a little stronger.I am able to sleep partially on my right side but not for long.I am no longer sleeping in affternoons and my wound is very tidy but still a little tender but no more pain killers.
I must admit i am glad my pacemaker sight is still sore as it reminds me not to carry anything heavy with my left arm which is incredibly hard to do.

I have a twin chamber pacemaker wi...

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Epicardial Ablation

Hi,
My ICD was inserted in 2002 and have had ever increasing VT episodes since then 5 resulting in shocks. Had two previous ablations which had limited success (each reduced VT episodes for 6-9 months only). A third ablation in July this year failed and in fact increased the episodes to daily occurances.

Last Thursday in Barts Hospital London I had an Epicardial Ablation ( www.medscape.com/viewarticle/458545 ), has anyone any previous experience of this type of procedure?
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Less than 1 %

Today I'm 4 weeks post PC for heart block.All was going well till 10/12 when I experienced a substernal moderate pain increasing with deep breathing.Was dicharged 10/16 and now feel pretty good.Was Dxed Pericarditis and Hemopericardium.In hospital I was primarily observed and the echogram 10/13 was essentially normal except for a trace of fluid in the pericardial sac(the prio one 10/15) showed a small amt.This complication was due to irritation or puncture of the heart wall.Was told that there w...

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Do feel free to contact the manufacturer of your device. I have found them to be quite helpful when I have had questions and concerns.