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Spike in heart rate

Just seeking some advice

Have had a Metronic Dual Lead Pacemaker since October 17 for total heart block during the night. My heart stopped for over 20 seconds whilst I was asleep but restarted thank goodness. Only found a week or so afterwards when my Reveal Device was checked, holiday cancelled and pacemaker implanted. I'd been experiencing faintness for some time.  I'm doing ok prefer not to have one at all but obviously no alternative. 
In the early hours...

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MRI

Hi all,

I just recently found out, that although new pacemakers are MRI compatible, the leads in my body are not. This has been very disappointing, since I've been dealing with horrible Vertigo for several years, and other troubling symptoms.    Any hope on the horizon for an answer, to solve this?
 

Thanks

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pacemakers and Smart watches.

Firstly, Happy New Year, Ihope it is safe and healthy for all my metal friends and their humans.

I have been given a smart watch. I think I can feel something in my cgest occassionally. Anyone experience this?
Is there any i terference problem?

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all the members of the Pacemaker club! It is almost 2 years since my first pacemaker and I would like to thank all the members for help and replies to my posts.

I hope 2022 sees an end to COVID!

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New pm implant

Has anybody blood pressure gone up since the implan of a pacemaker mine is higher and it seems I get arrhythmia when it goes up or have arrhythmia now more so than before thanks

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Still feeling Sinus Node Pauses

Geez...

okay, a lot of you all are super supportive, and there/here when I need you. 

As I've explained before, I suffer from Sinus Node Pauses, for around 18 years while on active duty in the United States Army I would go through dizzy spells. Cardiologists had a hard time getting to the bottom of my underline condition, often blaming me for my complaints. Too much coffee, drinking, athletic supplements were often pointed out as my own doings...meanwhile it was my nodes...

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Flutter and Pacemaker

Been managing afib/flutter  for 10 years now. I can tell when I am in aflutter and can not function. I have been cardio converted over 30 times. I am being told that a pacemaker with a sinus node ablation would stop the flutter/fib. They tell me my heart would still be in flutter. If I am still in flutter and the pacemaker is controlling heart rate only, will I still feel terrible like I do now when in flutter/fib? I have asked the EP and cardiac Doctors and they seem to dance all around...

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testing

never got an email confirmig my email address

not sure if i am now a member

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Happy holidays

We wish you a joyous holiday season with family and friends.  At this time of year, we hope you get some rest, reflect and recharge your batteries.  May the New Year bring you good health and happiness.  

Pacemaker Club is operated by patient moderators who volunteer their time.  We thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

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trying to stay positive

Hi all, lately ive been feeling anxiety and im not sure why. I was doing ok for a while having stopped my lexapro since 5 months ago and last 4 days ive had anxiety constantly. Im sitting at my desk and i can feel my heart palpitate. What a debilitating effect it has had on me and ive even being doing therapy with cognitive bahavoir. Its just a little unsettling and i wish i could be my normal self at some point. I know its the holidays and im sure were all busy in our lives, but i want every...

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Hi All

Not been on here for ages. Anyone still about from when I was?

 

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Brand New Updated Pacemaker

Hi Everyone,

I haven't posted much on this site for sometime, but it is nice to log in and get up to date with what is happening. It has always been comforting to share experiences, with old timers, and those new to the life saving world of heart pacemaking.

I had my pacemaker fitted in 2006, for heart block, which is now permanent and I require constant pacing but it has initiated Atrial fibrilation, which is uncomfortable. A little price to pay for 15 years of life, and...

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Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)

Hi All,

Putting aside my previous problems post pacemaker surgery which now seem to be mostly solved, I've a question concerning Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs).

My Electrocardiologist informs me that despite getting PVCs (which at times can be quite severe) they should not be cause for concern unless they become regular. His definition of regular being more than 100 of them per DAY. He stated that most people, even those without a pacemaker or heart problems, will h...

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Nice intro to pacemakers

I ran across this series of YouTube videos that I think might be useful for the club's new members. The cover the basics of pacemakers and some of the terminology.

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYyED7hz3W4>

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3 years since my SCA!

Today, marks 3 years since my sudden cardiac arrest, at the age of 32. Hard to believe! I'm lucky I survived and I now have my ICD to keep me safe :) This group has helped me a lot along the way. Thanks everyone!!

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Biventricular Pacemaker

Hi, it's been almost a year since I had a Medtronic Azure, model W1DR01, implanted. It's pacing rate is 100% and is a duel lead. A recent ehcocardiogram showed an Ejection Factor 40-45% for the left ventricular. I'm not on any heart meds.

I have an appointment at my EP request to discuss a third lead to the left ventricular, Biventricular pacemaker. I'm forming some questions to ask the EP regarding this procedure.

They are:

1. Can a third lead be added to th...

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2 weeks and a bit fearful

HI all, So I am nervous as heck but i also have a faith that all will be well. I just don't know what type of pm i can or shoudl ask for? Do i need a wedge pillow to sleep on? I have steps going up to my bedroom will that be a concern? I also was curious if it was possible for me to drive to Church ln  2 weeks after? Thank-you. Steven

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Pacemaker recall - Abbott

Hi, Everyone.  Received a letter Saturday that my pacemaker is part of a Class I recall by Abbott.  I am having a great deal of anxiety - feel like a time bomb.  Wondering if anyone else here is part of the recall and how you are feeling? 

 

Thanks.  Kristin 

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Lower blood counts and platelets

Hi,

 

I had pacemaker placement In 2020. I'm not sure how much radiation one is exposed to during this operation. Since my operation I have noticed my white, red blood cell counts, and platelets have been going down. Could this be from the radiation during this operation? 

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crt

hello, very new at this posting hope doing it right, 4 days ago had a crt implant really dont have a clue of what to expect , 

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I had a pacemaker when I was 11. I never once thought I wasn't a 'normal kid' nor was I ever treated differently because of it. I could do everything all my friends were doing; I just happened to have a battery attached to my heart to help it work.