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May need Pacemaker

I am a 68 year old female. Have had 15 day monitor and Dr. said 50% chance I need PM. I have had irregular beats for 30 years managed by meds but I have had more serious pauses that make me feel like a may faint. Doc took me off meds to see if they were causing problem. We live in Houston. Should I make sure that I using a Dr. In he medical center as opposed to a hospital in the suburbs. My Doc is in the Memorial Herman group but the procedure would be done in suburb hospital and not in...

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Audible Alarm

I have an St Jude AICD dual lead device and this is my 2nd device. It is 3 years old now. 1st one had recalled lead and low battery after 5 yrs. Today I experienced 2 seperat audible alarms my wife even heard. I called St Jude they stated mine should vibrate as warning. I sent in a remote interrogation to my EP ad they stated no audible alarm ?? It was heard nby 2 people in 2 seperate are of the home and it came form my chest. I have had 5 cardiacablations and still suffer from VT, A-Fib and A-t...

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Cabg Patch


So good to hear from you. We were worried about you. How did the surgery go?

Grateful Heart

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How can we improve our website?

Our website will be upgraded this Winter. We've had some performance issues lately due using an older platform and outdated code. The upgrade will address these issues.

What would be very helpful is hearing your ideas on how to make our website better. I'm thinking about functionally, design, layout, etc. I would also like to know what you really like so we can ensure that continues.

Thanks in advance,

Blake

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LEMMY.........RIP........


...There can be few left who are Rock-and-Rollers and have not heard of the death of 'Lemmy' from Motorhead....But....

How many knew that he had a pacemaker / defib device put in a couple of years ago ??

Now there are a whole bunch of Members who don't see that this is an appropriate topic to field here on PMC...just look over the LH side and check out Famous Members....OK ??

I can just see Lemmy telling his Surgeon that no sedation would be necessary ..."...

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Restrictions for air travel

Hello. I had my PM implanted on Dec 16, 2015. I need to go back to my workplace which is a one-hour plane ride from where I am now. When is it advisable to take this plane ride? Will the altitude have any effect on the PM? Are the airlines ok with passengers who had this surgery for less than a month? Thank you so much for your help. Btw, I am female, 61 y/o with a stressful managerial job.

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Travelling

A very happy new year to everyone! I would appreciate information on airport security as I will be taking my first trip pre p/m and do not know what I should do or tell them. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks ! Kuricat

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Dating sites for pacemaker patients

Good day : I live north of Spokane Wash. In a little town ( Elk Wash.Hoping to find a lady friend on a pacemaker dating site or something ?Looking to have a adventure Iam still very active at 60 .No strings attached single gentleman been divorced 7 yrs.and thought perhaps I should go on a date .

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LOOKING FOR HELP IN WASHINGTON STATE

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL
I HOPE TO FIND SOMEONE FROM OLYMPIA , WASHINGTON, THAT WAS A PATIENT OF DR. FHILIP BERGER. RECENTLY RETIRED AND LEFT ME WITH QUESTIONS.

DIANE

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2016......


May I wish all at PM Club all the very best for the New Year..

Over here in our tiny island we are currently being hammered by rain and floods...the worst in living memory..

2016 just has to be better or we shall all change our names to Noah and build Arks..!!

Special mention to Blake and many thanks for all that he and the moderators do for us over the year.

My best wishes to all Members, both old and new.

Tattoo Man


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smart watch

Hi received for birthday Microsoft band 2 watch are they safe to use with medtronic icd (combine pacemaker/defib)
many thanks

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headaches

I will have a 3 lead CRT device implanted in 3 weeks.
I have a LBBB and EF of 30%. I have felt tired and low endurance for several months. The past 4 or 5 months I have experienced strong headaches when waking in the morning. My cardiologist never comments on this. Has anyone had this pain and does the CRT help?
Another question -- the 3rd lead attaches to the outside of the heart. Has anyone experienced a problem with the 3rd lead?
jrp

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pacemaker

Hi, I've had my 3 leads Pacemaker for about two years now, what has happened over the last one month is that every time I enter a store my Pacemaker constantly keeps beeping, not good for me as everyone looks at me as if I've stolen something. The pacemaker has never beeped before, now it even beeps when I'm in the store for a few seconds. Do I need to worry that it's not working as it should. Any feedback would be appreciated.

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palpitations

Hi! Have had palpitations every day for a couple of weeks.
When should I get worried? Palpitations are mild - not severe and I saw doctor on 12/10. He did not comment on palpitations and EKG, etc. was OK. My PM recorded 3 episodes this year 2 in August & one on 11/26.Lasted almost 2 minutes each. Someone out there have these palpitations and any advice? Thanks - Happy Holidays. PS I have had PM since 5/2010 &
this had not happened before.

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New PM patient

I found this site and it has been a Blessing! I had My PM placed exactly one month ago! Before having it placed, I had low Pulse rate (40's) I experienced a weird dizzy spell while driving! I would lay down to go to sleep, and feel like My pulse stopped and I was fading into the Mattress! On Thanksgiving morning (After a night of no sleep) I walked the Dog and felt OK. I was feeling quite scared so I called a Friend who is a Cardiac Surgeon! He said to go to an Emergency room and have a EKG stri...

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Getting PM next month

Hi,
I am going to have a pacemaker implanted at the end of January. I'm a little nervous about the whole thing but I guess it is for the best.
I have bradycardia and my heart rate dips into the 30's which isn't good but it only happens for a short while every couple of days. ,out of the time I'm in the 40's and 50's.

Can I really expect to get back to all my regular activities?
Thanks for any insight you have on this process.

Patricia

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Another account

Hi, I had to get a new account because I forgot my old one but its good to be back.. So updates in my life getting a piercing and dyeing my hair red, I have also (well almost) gotten over my depression.... I feel better about my life and I am going to try and get more postings ip

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New to Pacemaker

I received my pacemaker 12/14/15 and was SO happy to be able to run on 12/24 and 12/25! It is comforting to know that my heart will beat like it is suppose to now. I feel that I am still a bit winded with my running but hoping this will get better. I go back to my technician in 3 months. Any thoughts for a new pacemaker would be appreciated. Thanks, Linda

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this is difficult

Hello All, I had a device put in a little over a year ago. At the time I had a cardiac cath which revealed a blockage that I have had for 4 years and it hasn't got any worse only a 30%. My question to all with PM's is since I was diagnosed with sick sinus and have to take a LA Beta blocker every night along with anxiety and pain meds daily as prescribed. Is it normal to be at my lower rate while just sitting around and is it normal to have palpitations daily? It scares me to death and from what...

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Home Remedy

Hi,

I know this is off topic but does anyone have a home remedy for a cough expectorate. I have episodes of coughing with a lot of phlegm that I am unable to cough up, which leads to a slight panic attack and I can't catch my breath. I really do not want to take any OTC meds, I have enough problems. Would appreciate your input. Thank you.

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You know you're wired when...

Your pacemaker receives radio frequencies.

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