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short term memory loss

I went back and searched a few previous posts concerning short term memory loss. Went back as far as 2008, saw quite a few people claiming to have experienced this, but never saw a cause. Like most of the posters, I never passed out or lost consciousness. I do realize now that I had bradycardia for quite some time, at least two years before I received my PM. Before the implant, I had what some people refer to as a photographic memory, especially when it came to numbers and memory using mnemonic...

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Question re PM check

I have had my PM for 26 months and am getting a PM check every 6 months. When I was there yesterday I was told that the "pacing" has increased from 31% to 42% in the atrium and from 78% to 81% in the ventricles.
But why?
Will it be even worse next time?
Is my heart giving out?
Does it ever get paced less once it has been paced at such a high percentage?
I am stressed to think I am even more dependent the pacemaker.
The tech said I should exercise more...I did not se...

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Need a little help

Hello I Had my first pm put in over 10 years ago. At that time it was pacing about 40% on the upper part of my heart & not at all on other. About a month ago at my check up I asked if I were pacing more now. He said "no". This time I said nothing & he brought it up.Said the upper heart was pacing 99% .the lower part at 80%.I was so shocked I couldn't speak before he left the room.I am 73 .Is this is normal?

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Induction Range

I'll be receiving my BiV/ICD next month. I've been unable to find understandable/trustworthy info on the use of an induction range with the device. Does anyone have any recent information on the safety factors involved?
Thanks.

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Good checkup

Thanks to the members on the forum who regularly chime in. While it doesn't always appear that way, I do listen to you and take what you say into consideration.

Reason for me bringing this up is I just had my 1 - 1/2 year PM checkup. Best ever and my PM said he didn't want to see me for a year. Not that he doesn't like me or anything.... Just doesn't need to see me. Much better than the every three months at first. Down times are fewer and further between.

I can't...

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pounding heart feeling heart beat in chest.

hello guys m/22 dual chamber pacemaker replaced augest last year. in nov i start feeling heart palpitations and after taking metolar xr50 mg everything was good until now from last few days i have heart pounding feeling. i feel my heart is besting so hard that every heartbeat i can feel in chest and listen in my ear. i am feeling very annoying now. can't concentrate on anything.when lying down on bed heart pounding goes wrosen. i had echo 2 months before and nothing serious comes in it. should i...

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Question on Radio frequency ablation

Radio frequency ablation on varicose veins. Has anyone had radio-frequency ablation done on their varicose vein in their legs?

I'm trying to find info on whether it causes issues with the pacemaker, and can't seem to find any. I've called the doctor's office, but am playing "beat the clock."

Thanks!

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less shock for ICDs

Hi all, just want to update all ICDs users on current status of this article that was in 2012: https://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/24486.aspx
Which is talks about less shock therapy for ICD patients. I was able to connect with scientist from this company and he said that : trials are ongoing in Europe. The end date will depend on how fast patients are enrolled. But expect to complete them in the next 12 months or so.
I guess after that they will need to analyze the trials, write fina...

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Pacemaker Surgery

Hi everyone! I just turned 60 and am having a pacemaker installed in 12 days. Living by myself, you know how at night the mind has a tendancy to blow things out of proportion. I'm a nervous wreck about having the pacemaker installed. I know that I will feel better after the procedure, but since the procedure has to do with the heart, I'm really scared. Can anyone provide positive feedback?

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Pacing with deep breaths

Hi, I am a 37 year old female, just got my pacemaker about two weeks ago. I've begun noticing I get paced (like a hard jab to the very center of the chest) if I take a very deep breath, especially if I'm lying down. Is this normal, or is this something I should call the cardiologist about? I have a follow-up appointment in 3 weeks. Thanks for your help!

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pacemaker

This may sound like a dumb question, but please bear with me. I was in ER a week ago with tightness and having a hard time breathing. Turns out it wasn't my heart. However, I mentioned that I had my pacemaker replaced on March 4 and she, the doctor asked me if they replaced the pacemaker or the batteries. I looked at her and said the pacemaker. Now I have had a pacemaker since November 1, 1972 and I have always had the pacemaker replaced. It is sealed and I have never heard of just the batterie...

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New pacemaker, likely old questions

My pacemaker (for sick sinus syndrome) is set at a minimum of 60 and during inactive times is on target. Am also on low dose beta blocker to prevent tachy rhythms. I have had it three weeks and feel really good but have reduced stamina and am sleeping significantly more than before. Also better quality sleep! How long have others found the increased need for sleep persists?

I have pulsatile tinnitus and several time a day, perhaps greater than a dozen, I hear dropped beats, confir...

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Food

When I was in the hospital I was told do not eat any can food any more and a list of food not to eat.
What do you all eat?
I'm getting tired of chicken and the only vegetables I like are green beans and broccoli
Some things I can't eat because I'm on a low potassium diet and also am diabetic
Need help please

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Merlin home transmitter

is the green power button the only light that stays on after Merlin is serup

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Medicare death panel

Been some time from my last post. Still hanging in there.

Couple weeks ago, my transplant team wanted me back on dubutamine 24/7. Said fine, I need the boost. They had to put a new Hickman line in. OK, sure it's going to hurt a couple days, no problem. That will wash out once I get back on the dubutamine 24/7. So, they put it in. Next was that they wanted me to stay overnight in the hospital. OK, no problem. Then all at once, they come up with something out the blue that Medicare requ...

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Electronic Sewing Machine

Not long ago I splurged and got an electronic sewing machine. I had'nt had time to really use it before I had to get my pacemaker.
Does anyone know if it will be harmful to use now.

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Pacemaker Penpal

Hey y'all!! My daughter is almost 7 and has a pm she is having surgery on Tues to replace leads and pm but besides that she is feeling like she is the only kid her age with a pace maker. I was wondering if anyone out their with a child around my daughters age would like to be a penpal with her and they can share their pm stories and calm each other about surgeries..i feel like it would really help her to feel like she is normal and that its just fine to have a pacemaker. If anyone is interested...

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DVT + arrythmia

had my metronic 3 lead for 2 years. no problem. i live in mexico and language is somewhat a barrier. everything just fine but i start getting some swelling primarily on my left ankle and calf. a little on the right. go to my internist and he orders up an ultrasound. shows chronic DVT. he prescribes zarelto for a week. decide to see my cardio guy. it's bee a year. he says no to zarelto and puts me on elicuis 5 mg 2 x a day and caudaline 100mg 1x per day. both for 6 months. for my hea...

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UK Elections coming up soon....



.....So, a prominent Politician is run over by a bus and ends up at the Pearly Gates.

St Peter greets him with the choice of Heaven or Hell and offers him a 24 hour trial at each venue.

At the end of the deep elevator he is met by a smiling Devil who takes him to the delightful golf club where all his smiling mates are all dining on lobster and champagne after a blissful round of golf...

24 hours later , our man experiences Heaven..all harps and fluf...

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Interference

Hi folks...hope someone can help me with a query. I had my pacemaker implanted 1 year ago. It's a dual chamber meditronic. Since implantation I have had serious problems when using the laptop or iPad. They keep freezing or shutting down. If I walk away it works again. Is this a coincidence or has anyone else experienced this and if do, is there anything can be done to rectify it? It's mighty frustrating to say the least...thanks in advance for any feedback

Dawn

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