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Greetings fellow members...

Hopefully this year will be a wonderful one for us all. I have not posted for a while...lots going on ... but I'm doing well health wise. The 17th of Jan marked 1 year with the PM...so far..so good...The meds I'm taking seem to have controlled the a-fib episodes, ( each 3 month PM "interrogation" has shown improvement ) and I feel lucky & blessed to have had such a good life with the help of the PM. I want to says thanks to all of you for helping me thru a rough beginning...I truly appreci...

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Comments

Tks to all of you and your positive comments re my question on what NIPS means.in the past year since my husband's illness I have spent many hours on internet researching and learning so much about the heart and as a few of you have said you can't beat first hand experience.since only joining this site a few days ago it makes you feel you are not going through it alone and you can ask any question you wish.tks to everyone.

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NIPS

New to this site can anyone tell me what NIPS means pls
Tks

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Initial exam

I'm trying to gather all the info I can. I recently went to a cardiologist for a routine physical. My father died with heart failure at 54 so I'm concerned. I'm 68 and have never had heart problems. I exercise daily and have good health routines. During the exam I was informed of a low pulse rate. My pulse has always been low and I attributed that to exercise. He ordered a EKG with turned out normal. He than suggested a halter monitor for 24 hrs. which I did. I turned it in and a few days later...

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For those of you struggling

Life is precious and can be cut short at any time, any age. We all know this, but sometimes we need a stark reminder. Healthy people, no Pacemakers, no ICD's, no health issues to worry about, just living life.... can be cut short at any time.

One of my sons' friends was crossing the road in the darkness of the early morning, on his way to work was struck and killed by a car. He was 23 years old. He leaves behind a young wife and 2 small babies. It was a terrible, tragic acciden...

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:'(

Phonecall from hospital to say my app being moved from 7th feb to this thursday. Apparently docs concerned but what talk to me over phone? Been told I cant have a normal pacemaker but have no idea whats going on???? Starting a new job on monday abd am going to have to tell them il be off by thurs. Feeling scared and confused xxx

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Battery change & new model?

Hi All; I just had a battery change. But I now have a question. The new model of the pacemaker is different than my original one (smaller), and has a different model name, so I changed the name to the newer model, by updating my info. on this site. But the implant date confuses me. Do I put the new date (01/08/14), or do I keep the date of the original implant (07)? Thanks

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Seatbelt shoulder strap

I just had a battery replacement last week. I was told not to wear the shoulder part of my seatbelt while driving until I am healed. Shouldn't Doctors automatically provide us some document after our surgery that we could show to police officers when/if we are pulled over for what LOOKS like we don't have our seatbelt on (even when we DO have the lap part on)?

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i want to turn off my pacemaker

i am a 58 year old male..i was a jock when i was a kid..an air force officer (they make you stay fit)..swam a mile a day after i got out of the air force til i got an artificial should in 2010..walked 55 minutes a day after that..and woke up unable to catch my breath one fine night...went into the general practitioner's office the next morning and was found to have a pulse of 30..saw a cardiologist about 5 pm who said i needed a pacemaker and got a 2 lead st jude device the next morning..still f...

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Nervous

Trading snow and 28 degrees for sun and upper 70's and the Arizona Rock and Roll 1/2 this weekend. After getting hauled off to medical during my last attempt at a half I'm a little anxious. Please keep your fingers crossed that I can stay vertical during this one! I've only had the pm a few months and am not as confident as I will be once I've grown more used to it.

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Trouble posting

I tried twice to post a reply today. I get a message the spam code I entered is wrong. But it isn't. I retried it several times. I lost the first message. I still have the 2nd one open but can't post it. Any help?

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Pacemaker replacement

I have a Biotronic dual chamber pacemaker which will need a replacement later this year. I am 95-100% paced. If a temporary pacer, inserted through femoral artery is needed, will an overnight stay ne required?

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Paid ICD Patient Research in Dallas, Tx

Good day,

If you live in the Dallas, Texas area and have an ICD, you may be interested in participating in the following research.

In2ition (www.in2itioninc.com) is conducting a market research study among patients who have an implantable defibrillator (ICD) device currently implanted.

Compensation for participants is $150 for a 60-90 minute interview conducted in person. Interested parties may contact Ruth @ 866-517-6300.

- In...

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Stents

Cardiac cath three years ago showed 50 percent blockage. Does anyone know if a stent can be done in someone with a pacemaker?. Does angioplasty affect the leads or device? I'm fearing the worse when I have to go for another cardiac cath to see if in the past three years the blockage has increased and the need for stenting. Suffering terrible shortness of breath which pulmonary doctor does not think lung related despite asthma and copd. The ball is now in the cardiologist's court although it...

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Signs Leads Not Working

What are the signs and symptoms that a lead(s) in pacemaker are not working properly? I have some pain under left breast and upper arm. Not due for interrogation until early March. Have Medtronic dual chamber placed 2.5 years ago which is pacing all the time due to complete heart block.

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shocked

I have a CRT-D, which is a pacemaker and a defib. I was shocked for a rapid heartbeat. And also treated with meds at the ER And you are absolutely right. The defig delivers a major kick
ME

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shocked

Well, now I know what it feels like to be shocked. I've had my pacemaker for four years, but this week was the first time I experienced that particular aspect. Was shocked once on Sat, then 2 quick shocks on Monday. Off to the ER for a little help, where I was told it was doing exactly what it should, and no, they did not think they would turn it off. Rapid heart rate. Had no idea it treated that.
ME

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little bit shocked

Im the worrier in the uk. I had my implanted loop device pick up my heart stop during a faint. So they said theyd refer back to consultant but had had no letter. Rang cardiology today to say he hadn't had time to look at my results yet but he would look this arvo. Within 20 mins a call to say im booked in for a pacemaker no idea what s wrong with me etc? Scared and shocked spring to mind..... all moving very quick with not much information at all feel alone and in the dark :( xxxxx

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Electric Motor restrictions

On Christmas eve my husband was the proud recipient of a St. Judes dual wire pacer, exactly like the one I got in September.

As he is more active, we are trying to figure out his use of electric yard trimmers. There are some restrictions posted in places on ones with gasoline engines, but he uses electric hedge trimmers. His is Black and Decker hedge trimmers are 3.3 AMPs, 60 Mhz and 2800 CPM on plate. Any thoughts on these and the pacer.

He also has some cutters tht are 4...

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I will officially join the club tomorrow!

I am ready but slightly nervous. Send me your luck and prayers, please!

Thank you,


Lauren

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You know you're wired when...

You have a maintenance schedule just like your car.

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Yesterday I moved to a new place in my mind and realized how bad I felt 'before' and the difference my pacemaker has made.