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Prominent CRT-D

I am quite thin and my Boston Scientific CRT-D is very prominent. In addition, it seems like there is something like another wire that comes out from the top of the device and is rather noticable under the skin of my upper chest. It seems to be a couple of inches long. Have noticed this before, but it seems to be a bit more prominent lately.Anyone else notice anything like this.

Mona

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oldadventurer

I read recently about a researcher who was proposing a new way of attaching peacemaking leads which as I recall was not start in the ventricle. I was going to read it later, but can't find it. Any help?

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Replacing old pacemaker

My pacemaker was put in 2007. During my last checkup I was informed that I've got about a year and a half left of battery life left to go before it's replaced. I was wondering what signs or symptoms should I expect or to look for before it's replaced.

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FDA Medical Device Incident Reports

FDA online search:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/cfrsearch.cfm?fr=803.19

Please report any and all incidents that you experience to the FDA - you may save someone's life.

Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database - (MAUDE)

MAUDE data represents reports of adverse events involving medical devices. The download data files consist of voluntary reports since June 1993, user facility reports since 1991, distributor...

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New to the Group

Hello !
My name is Ella and I just joined a couple of days ago. I got my CRT-D 10 (ten) days ago and it is ironic. You see I am a telemetry monitor technician and have been for over 8 years. I hook up patients on the heart floor and watch them for 12 hour shifts.
And....now I have a pacemaker. It should be interesting now seeing it from both as a technician and as a patient. So far I am taking one day at a time. I go back to the doctor on the 1st of June though I need to go deliver...

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Planting, and my heart let me know

Hi. Finally had a beautiful sunny day so I decided to plant a few flowers in my front garden. Bought 16, but after planting the 8th one I had to stop as my heart was busy "fluttering" and it lasted for a few hours. Am real worried about that. It wasn't so strenuous. Tiny flowers, long handled shovel and I really didn't dig, just kind of moved the earth around, bent over to sit the flower in the space and pushed earth around it to hold it straight. My husband had to finish the job for me....

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Pacemaker kids

Hi. My 8 year old son had a pacemaker fitted at Alderhey hospital 4 years ago. He's expressed an interest recently in meeting some other kids with pacemakers. I just wondered if there are any parents on this site who'd like to meet up or chat. We are living in the Merseyside area of the UK. Kind regards Vanessa.

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New Member....Hello Fellow Pacers!

Hi....my name is Laura. I'm a married mom of two adult daughters. I received my St. Jude pacer on May 16th....and today is my Wedding Anniversary 27 years!!! I am 57. Family history of heart disease on both sides. I came into the ER with complete Heart Block. They were hoping for Lyme disease but I tested negative. I have a history of untreated hypertension. I KNOW that was the main cause for my situation. My cardiologist told me my echo showed it. I accept the consequences for my acti...

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Having an MRI

I'm not sure if I have asked this question here before, but here goes. When I had my PM put in a couple months ago, the Dr. asked if I thought I might need an MRI in the future, and who knows the answer to that question, so I said I might, so they used a PM that would allow that. I have bad shoulders and several years ago had one rebuilt and it needs it again. I was speaking to one of our daughters that is a ER nurse and she said to have an MRI on a PM person, they need a couple Dr.'s there w...

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Heartbeat International Foundation

Hello Everyone,

Arturo Segura, a 3 year old baby from Aguascalientes, Mexico, started having heart problems. His father worked long hours to support his family, but felt scared and helpless. “I didn’t have the money for that surgery. I couldn’t save my own son’s life.” . Arturo's life was saved in 2003 thanks to Heartbeat International Foundation. Today, Arturo runs around and plays with his friends. Heartbeat International Foundation provides cardiac pacemakers, implantable...

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Heartbeat International Foundation

With technology getting better every year and pacemakers being more reliable than ever, strong men and women like yourselves can live normal, productive, and active lives. Heartbeat International is a non profit organization that was born out of compassion and generosity. We provide cardiac pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, and medical treatment free of charge to patients in need internationally. We would love your support and to get in contact with you! If you are interested in getting in...

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Kardia by Alivecor

Anybody try one of these hand held personal EKG devices? And monitor it on your cell phone? Looks like a cool tool for heart patients.

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Heartbeat International Foundation

Hello Everyone,

Heartbeat International Foundation (HBI) is the only global charity providing free access to pacemaker therapy for disadvantaged women, children and men. Heart rhythm disorders can be expensive, especially in the developing world.

We save the patients and families we support from catastrophic healthcare bills, severely declining poverty, and mortal danger. Without us, they would have to sell all of their belongings and commit their families to indentured se...

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Help convincing Dr's

I'm a 23 year old female and I first fainted when I was 11. As far as I can tell I have an arrhythmia, mitral valve prolapse, and I've been told my blood vessels don't constrict properly and that's the cause of my fainting. I tend to only faint in the heat and I haven't in years because I've learned to manage it (and by manage it I mean miss out on half my life because of it). However it is still very debilitating as I live in the crevice of lucifer's butt hole and it's 80% humidity or higher ye...

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What is EP?

Hello, Today I am at an RP28, not feeling well, and am getting closer to making a decisive date for the pm implant. I'm still learning about the subject. Can someone please tell me what the difference is between a cardiologist and an EP? I have only seen cardiologists. Thank you.

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OFFER: Flowers On Veteran's Grave Site

I will be putting garden flowers on Veteran's Graves at Willamette National Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial on Friday May 27.

I would be honored to place flowers for your family or loved one. Just send me a PM and give me the particulars so I will be able to find the site. I have an abundance of roses, rhodies, iris, cherry branches and lots of other colorful plant material.

Willamette National and Lincoln Memorial located in Portland, Oregon.

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Question

Hi everyone. This is my first post but i have been reading postings on the site for quite a while and the information and knowledge I have gained has been so valuable.

I recently had valve surgery which resulted in 3rd degree heart block (sinus rythem at first - developed a few days later. AV node not working. I had a Metronic pacemaker implanted. I am 53 and very active so I had it placed in my abdomen. It is a single lead on my right venticle. My surgeon had planted the lead "j...

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Taser Test For Police Academy

Hello, my name is Kristen and I'm training to become a police officer. I have a pacemaker and I am nervous for the upcoming event of a Taser test. I know that the test is supposed to show how effective the stun of the Taser is; the pain itself doesn't frighten me. What I am worried about is the affect that it will have towards my pacemaker. I was just wondering what my concerns should be? Thank you for your time.

-Kristen

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Beep with Biotronik monitor?

I have a Biotronik Entovis DR-T and have the home monitor for a wired phone connection (no cell service here). Over the last few months, I've noticed an occasional beep, that I first thought was coming from my PM. To make sure it wasn't something else, I've checked and even replaced smoke detectors and other devices that could beep. However, the beep always sound close.

Over the last week, I've narrowed it down to either my PM or the home monitor that is near my bed. It beeps only...

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Weak heart sounds

Hey!

Been listening to my heart sounds earlier this morning and I couldn't really heart the lub-dub properly. My resting heartrate has been in the 60s bpm from the previous 70-80s bpm. Rate is normal, rhythm bounces from being regular to irregular. Also sometimes have weak pulses.
No other issues such as difficulty of breathing or dizziness.
Was just worried that I exerted too much effort on exercise. Started Focus T25 2 days ago. Didn't have it cleared with my cardio sinc...

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