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Itching

Had Medtronic pacemaker installed this past Tues. it is quite swollen & itches like crazy now. Is the itching normal?

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settings

Have a question....I have had my ICD for 12 years (changed 3 times) never a problem, never any setting changes. Last week I was at my Internist and he thought my heart was skipping a beat, so went to heart dr. and have been wearing a heart monitor since Monday. Dr called today and said he wants me to come in to have my setting set higher. I did not ask any question on the phone with him, because I will see him at the time the ICD is set (in about 3 hours) ....I was wondering other than askin...

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Pacemakers and Firefighting/Ems

Hi,

I was in the process of getting hired as a firefighter/emt, when after my physical they discovered many PVC's on the EKG.

Long story short, the Cardiologist said I have a Type II AV block and will need a pacemaker, very soon.

Just curious if it is still at all possible to be apart of this profession? Are there any FFs out there with pacemakers? I have been apart of fire service for over 5 years, have a degree in the field, and honestly can't imagine doing...

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New pacemaker

Just had new pacemaker put in 4 weeks ago. 3 lead BS still having rapid heart rate, wears me out, ast for over 20 mins & not doing anything when it starts. Any idea?

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Checking for AFib

Since I don't know when I go into AFib I am thinking of getting a EKG machine and learning how to test myself. I want to go on a month long trip out west with some younger people but if I go into AFib I need to know.
I recently had a cardioversion that took me out of AFib that I had for 45 days. So far I don't think the AFib has started again.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Thank,
Jack

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Monitoring

A month ago I had a St Jude PM2212 installed and I am still getting used to it. Can anyone tell be what it measures in order to adjust the heart rate and how I can control it. For example if it monitors acceleration can I carry out a sudden movement to trigger a higher heart rate. Also, what information does the Merlin transmit.

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6 wks and going

Hi, I was told I have 3rd degree heart block @ age 33 male. While in hospital I went into complete block at 18bpm, I was standing up when this happened. I have a MedtronicA2DR01, i feel pretty good most of the time i am just tired of being sore, i am sure it is due to not having full range of motion.
I have issues getting down on the floor or squatting for more than a few min then my bpm starts to drop and i get a little light headed, is this normal or is my body still trying to get use...

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Various Cost for PM

HI! I had a PM put in in 2005 due to AF. I just had a replacement I thought of the unit due to exhausted battery. This was done in hospital in the Kansas City area. I just received the bill. The total for all medical services was $17274.39.

After seeing what others have paid I feel lucky!!!!!!!

I am still unable to do much physical labor without wearing out rather quickly. However at 87 it seems reasonable

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Working Conditions.

Any advise please. I have had pacemaker fitted nearly two years ago now. I have recently had a job opportunity which nedded me to lift 40kg boxes. I found myself in some discomfort afterwards not seroius just discomfort. When i was told by the team who fitted the pacemaker to take things easy from now on. No heavy lifting. The point is what weight is reasonable to lift and if i needed to lift anything heavier what would be the complications. How would it affect my pacemaker or my heart. I had...

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Shortness of breath

I'm not sure where my post would go so I'll just post it here in the general postings. I got my pacemaker last month so I'm probably still recovering but I seem to be short of breath alot. Just doing the littlest of things wipes me out. I monitor my rate multiple times of days and it seems to be in the 80's and 90's. Loading the washing machine this morning it raised to 117, I have an appointment with my primary dr tomorrow and my pacemaker rep/cardiologist next month. Is this something th...

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Solar Farm...anyone live near one?

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I am waiting on feedback from Medtronic in relation to a proposed 135MV Solar Farm to be built across the road. My Specialist or his Australian Rep don't know of anyone with a pacemaker living near a solar farm and my Specialist replied that my concerns of EMF & RF are reasonable but is waiting on the Medtronics Techs what they think.

I have worked in the electricity industry and have experienced RF and EMF from electricity infrastructure all built to Australian Standard...

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Car Insurance with PM

Should I be telling my auto insurer (Wisconsin) I have a pacemaker?

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UK ID Cards

Hi Everyone

First time I have posted although I have been reading the forum for years.

I'm on my fourth Pacemaker installed this week. I was very pleased to move to one of the big brands from a ELA Medical device to a new Medtronic Pacemaker.

I contacted ELA Medical previously and they were not interested in providing any kind of official ID. I thought this problem would now be over going to a big brand like Medtronic but it seems that there presence in the UK is...

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Social Security Administration

Social security disability insurance granted on the basis of a comprehensive medical record review. Learn more http://goo.gl/ko0evI

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2 week old pacemaker - heart beating fast

I've been doing well with my new pacemaker but tonight my heart feels like it's beating fast. Daughter checked my pulse and it feels normal but I don't feel right. Feels like it's speed up and slowing down. Dual chamber, pacemaker dependent. Anyone have any thoughts? Scared. Just saw the doctor today and he said I look good.

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One lead Vs two

Being a new recipient of the PM, I struggled with the lead decision. I finally settled on one simply because I did not know enough. The Dr. Said he,would choose two, but only when the heart was in rhythm
And mine was not therefore the one lead and also I did not agree to shocking paddles.

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ECGs Detecting AF with a PM

Hi,

I have a dual chamber PM and I'm positive I'm in AF at the moment. I went to my GP about an hour ago and had an ECG and he claimed im not in AF, but I know the feeling well.

My cardiologist says a PM can make it hard for an ECG to detect AF because it takes over the paving of the verticals which gives a normal readout and s normal pulse rate.

Does anyone have any feed back on this?

I hope I can see my EP tomorrow to find out for sure otherwise it's...

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Travel insurance

I have an annual worldwide travel insurance as we tend to go on at least three overseas holidays a year, I have just had a pacemaker implanted and informed my insurance company. They told me that I would not be covered in future for any medical problems arising from the pacemaker.
We live in the UK, I am over 80 and my wife over 70. Does anyone know of any insurance company that would cover us with an annual policy.

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Caffeine.

Hi all. Hope everone is doing okay. Quick question. I think I was told when I got my pm 5 weeks ago that I'm not to have caffeine. But maybe I was dreaming. Ha, ha. I'm really not a coffee drinker, but I miss drinking Coke. Yes, I know it's not healthy, but once in a while? Any feedback would be so appreciated. Thanks. (I was dx with mobitz type 2 block.)

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smart phone camera interference

I have a Advisa DR MRI Surescan PM.
When I use my smartphone camera (iPhone 6) the image commonly jerks in correlation with my heartbeat, making it difficult to take photos.
Anybody having those issues?
I asked my EP and he wasn't sure. I'm not sure why I didn't show him, but I will or the Medtronic rep next time.

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Pacemakers are very reliable devices.