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pacemaker location

I have a teenage daughter getting ready to have her pacemaker moved from her abdomen to higher location. She is very concerned about it being under the clavicle where it is very visible. I have read many posts about putting it under the muscle. She is very athletic and is a softball pitcher so we want it placed that will cause her the least discomfort but also be the least noticeable. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Veterans Day in America


Thank you to all the Veterans today and everyday. We salute you for the sacrifices you and your families have made for us.

Grateful Heart

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New mem

Hi everyone. I am new here I just last week got wired up. They gave me all these do's and don't do's and I saw my life as I knew it was over. However after reading a lot of post here it seems that all was exagerated and I can still have a pretty niormal life ----using common sense.
ar age 84 I still do my yard work, mow lawn pole saw. leaf blower all those good things.
From the comments here I can still do that without problems.
Thanks for the info
VMJ3
PS Happy birthda...

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Do Personal Radios Cause Heart Defect?

I would like to hear from anybody who can assist or advise me in some research I am contemplating to undertake concerning personal radios used by law enforcement and other like agencies, and their possible effect on the heart, by prolonged use.

I used radios in connection with my work as a police officer for over 30 years. In particular for a period of over 5 years in the early 1980’s I used a covert radio which consisted of a radio worn in a harness similar to a firearm brace, wor...

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Update for P/T on knee

Well, I was right. I should be punching a time card at physical therapy. They have me training the new girl. Guess they figure I've been there enough so I know the ropes. She seems nice so it's ok. Nice is big in my book.

The supervisor sat in on the evaluation today (I guess to be sure I could handle the new girl....no problem, I like teaching). They rotated my leg, just like the Doctor did and they both made that same, painful looking face that the Doctor made when they hear...

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hello new pacemaker

Hello got my new pacemaker today it is a St jude Assurity pm2240
Went in at 6:30 am surgery at 8am to about 2 hours because he did a insision revision was done in surgery at 10am ready to so at 11:15 at home now so far so good however the numbing agent has not wore off yet nurse said he did a beautiful revision they gave me sedation but it did nothing g what soever I chatted with the dr and nurses the entire time.hopefully the pain is. Of to bad Dr did say it may bruise and be a bit more s...

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Tattoo's

Can we get tattooed and/or have dental work done after getting a pacemaker implanted?

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Preparing for Pacemaker installation in a few week

I have had a loop recorder for the last 12 months, I will be receiving a pacemaker in a few weeks. What is the suggested gown, tshirt, button up, etc. to wear in the hospital?

And the most comfortable tops to wear the first few days?

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Another year Happy 3rd birthday

Happy 3rd birthday to my little Pacemaker friend, which again has kept me going now for last 3 years.. And of course it is now 3 years of Not smoking, and yes I still do miss them…Gis a fag...

I hope you all had a great weekend..

Len

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Question about ablation

A new wrinkle. My doctor says i may need an ablation to correct my "weird thing" my heart does. Does anyone know anything about having ablation after you have had a pacemaker implanted? What dangers, how do they do it what is the out come, what to expect. .. please help.

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TOMORROW IS THE DAY

OK, tomorrow is my big day..going to get my first pacemaker. I think I have decided on the Micra TPS and to say I'm scared to death is an understatement. Can anyone tell me what the anesthesia is for one of these and what it will feel like the first time it "paces" me? Thanks!!!

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How long until ?

My stomach doesn't handle tylenol, so the question is, how long after having you PM implanted can you once again begin to take advil. Not for pain, but for a common headache?

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What does all this mean

On my PM card it says AA1 then arrow pointing from this to DDD its a medtronic MR conditional type 5076 -52 cm pacing at 60. Anyone know how to translate please

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What changes can I expect?

I am a mother of a child that will be having a pacemaker put in very soon. She is a sporty, fit, athletic gymnast. She is looking at working as a gymnastics coach while she studies to be a primary school teacher. She is only 13 but has already set wheels in motion for her future. She currently helps out at her gym as an aid and hopes to start her coaches course in Jan when she turns 14. We hear lots of different stories and my daughter is all about trying anything. She loves scary rides, she no...

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Working as a Nurse

Hi, everyone! Is there anyone here who has a pacemaker that still works as a nurse in a hospital? I will really appreciate it of you will share your experiences with me on how you restart working as a nurse after you have your pacemaker? Do hospitals still employ nurses with pacemaker? Thank you.

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veins around my pm

Hi everyone. I received my first pm on April 25 of this year at the age of 32. I'm sure this is normal but I just noticed today that I have veins wrapping around my pm going towards my arm. No pain or anything and I'm sure they are settling in. I don't recall my Dr. Warning me about that. Is that normal, or should I be concerned?

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3 days now

Good morning everyone! I got my PM tuesday night, 3 days ago. Just a couple of hitches, first i was very dehydrated so the had issues finding veins for the IV. Then the doctor had issues getting leads in, i must have been very very dehydrated, he nicked my lung so that sucked, i got an extra day in hospital. BUT, as soon as can out of surgery my husband said i looked much better. I have to say, the drugs to help the tacky are going to need tweaked but i haven't cried since the surgery and t...

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Vibrating

So queston...this is kinda funny to me anyways. Monday night I go to bed about 9 o'clock as my PM was being rough to me most of the day and that can wear me out. Well my husband comes to bed about 3 hours after me and I feel him touch my hip, then my shoulder then me leg and I turn to him and ask what the heck he is doing. He said you are vibrating of course I said what!!! He said he got into bed and the bed was vibrating so he started to feel me and he said my whole body was vibrating, not shak...

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Strange feeling when usuing a Dell laptop

I get a strange feeling almost dizziness when using my Dell laptop on my desk. I pushed it bck at least 18" from me but still get the feeling. When I use the desktop in another room the CPU is located away from me and its fine. I have a Biotronik Evia DR-T with 2 leads and is almost 7 weeks now.
Anyone else have anything like this? any ideas?

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Advice wanted

Hey all, I'm 25 years old and was told this week that I'm going to need a pacemaker. My cardiologist said that I could try to put it off for a little but that the only way to improve my quality of life, and stop being symptomatic was to get the device. I'm just hoping for some insight on how it has affected lives and if I should try to put it off. Im pretty afraid of all of this and I want to make the best decision.
Thank you.

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