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MVP and increased ventricular pacing

Hello to all !
I got my pacemaker in May, 2020, so I'm coming up on 3 years. I have learned a lot since those days when I knew very little about pacemakers. I have gotten along quite well with no problems during that time. I go tomorrow to see my doctor for the first time since May, 2022. The device rep will also be there who I haven't seen since November,2021.

I've learned a lot from the wonderful contributors to this forum and I wanted to ask your thoughts on this.

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ET call home

I was killing time, waiting for my truck to be repaired, walking around a Lowes (home improvement store) today when I got a notice that my PM sent a transmission. I recieved the recept of transmission email tonight. 

I just saw the device tech yesterday. I have been having a lot of PCVs but my PM didn't register them.  Anticipating the appointement with the PM tech, I sent a few transmissions over the last week or so when I was having PVCs.  One elect...

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Blood Pressure Monitors

Update:

My insurance company just let me know that I can get  BP monitor through them at no charge. So I thank you all for your recommendations.

 

Can you recommend an easy to use Blood pressure monitor for me to use at home? I need one that is easy to ready, simple, accurate, and that I can use by myself. I don't want anything fancy or hi tech, meaning that don't need to be connected to a smart phone or the intern...

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Gastroscope etc

Lavender,

glad all went well and thank you 🙏🏻 for nice and clear explanation of the whole process. I am considering myself to have that done....last one was about 15 years ago...so is very timely.😊

stay well ...be safe and happy 😃 

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Update: endoscopy/colonoscopy

I had the endoscopy/colonoscopy procedures today. I'm pleased to report that great care was taken by the medical staff. They said pacemakers are not a problem with these procedures. ICDs are more complex but doable. I wore a heart monitor the whole time as well as had blood pressure monitored.

The prep was not bad at all because they use only a four cup gavilyte-g method night before and then four cups morning of the procedures.  "Gavilyte-G includes electrolytes...

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What do you think?

Hello,

I am needing to go back to the pacemaker clinic to see if they can help with an emerging minor issue with how I am responding to my pacemaker settings and would appreciate if anyone has experienced similar so that I know that is the likely cause.

My  dual lead pacemaker is set such that it is only sensing and pacing in the ventricles and will only pace if the ventricular beat is less than 40bpm. It's not really relevant why its set to this.

This means th...

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Tattoos

Anyone taking blood thinners and get a tatoo? I'm 74 years old PM since 2016,been taking blood thinners since 2001 after angio and stent. Plavix first, Pradaxa, Eliquis, and now Xeralto. Alwaysvwantef a Phillies Tatoo. 

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Pacemaker test

Who her absolutely loved getting their pacemaker run through the test the first time. Not me at all. I had mine put in last May. So a week after it was installed I had to go get the staples out and run it through the test. Well she didn't tell me she was going to slow it down. When I tell you I thought I was falling off the face of this earth. I grabbed the chair arms with a death grip.I'm a big guy 5' 9' and 265 lbs. I yelled what's going on I feel like I'm falli...

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Pacers

Hello all.

nice to read something different even though we are all treading on River of Life the best we can!...if only we didn't know fears!?...life is precious and beautiful 😍...be mindful and kind...

2016 was my turn to get my first Pacemaker...totally unexpected; yet nearly seven years later, I thank Millie {my name 4 my Pacer} each morning on awakening .....I am awake because of my Pacemaker ❤️💜 what a blessing 😊...I am 71 year old femal...

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100% Pacing - No Net

100% Pacing - No Net

 

*Every heart*

*has so many beats*

*designed by the maker with love*

 

*To give life*

*to all living things*

*until they’re called up above*

 

*A heart can be broken*

*or swell up with pride*

*even require a battery*

*to continue life’s ride*

 

*Don’t waste your time worrying*

*how long you’ll be livin*

*make every beat co...

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More information

I'm thinking about adding a men's necklace to my body information about my PM and other basic medical info.

I already wear a titanium medical alert bracelet that gives basic info.  And I carry the Medtronic card in my wallet.

BUT -- here's the issue.  I usually don't have my wallet on me when: I'm mowing grass; working in my shop; taking out the garbage; sitting on my patio or deck. ETC.  Aways carry while in car.

So, I was thinking about a...

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Looking for a Heart Monitor that stays on and is easy to view

Hello All,

Looking if anyone knows/uses of a heart rate monitor that actaully stays on and doesnt shut off after 20 secinds, that is easy to wear and view,  and perhaps alerts you if your rate goes to high/dangerous level. 

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Pacemaker

I am new to all of this and feel like I will get better answers from folks who have had a pacemaker for a while. I recently just had a pacemaker put in the first of this month actually. I haven't felt that great for the last 3 years and chalked it up to my adult onset asthma that I was "diagnosed" with 3 yrs ago. 
I ended up in the hospital Feb 1st with a lot of pain and honestly thinking I was having a heart attack. They had me in a room within 15 minutes of arri...

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dual -chamber wireless pacemaker trial

Sarasota Memorial Hosiptal in Sarasota, Fl is participating in Clinical Study of World's first Dual-chamber, wireless Pacemaker for those with slow and irregular heart rhythms.  One of 80 research sites globally testing Abbott's Aveir DR dual-chamber leadless pacemaker.  The study period is for one year.

Abbott's Aveir VR single-chamber leadless pacemaker recieved FDA approval this spring after a pivotal, multi-center trial found it safe and effective for...

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Survey

I would like to fill in the survey but I don't know how to get information on how many times I'm "paced". Can anyone let me know how to see this?

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Racing car

I have had a birthday treat from my husband and wonder if it will be safe to go in 4 racing cars, 2 laps each with a pacemaker. I am also on blood thinners. Would appreciate any comments. 

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Post insertion shoulder and chest pain

I had a PM inserted three weeks ago tomorrow. In general my shoulder pain has improved but when I do my 2 mile every other day walk I find that my shoulder pain increases and travels down my left arm and I get a tightness in the center of my chest. Both conditions improve after about the first mile. Does this sound normal?

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The dreaded Induction

Hi People,

I have just joined this club - didn't know it existed so pleasantly surprised.

I have a Medtronic Azure S DR MRI pacemaker (W3DR01) and am unsure if iyt has any protection from induction hobs as everyone seems to have onbe these days?

I am also designing a new kitchen for us and am unsure whether or not I can use induction.

Any comments welcome.

Thanks

Ross

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Pacing

Hello I am new here and only had my surgery on Monday. I have Tachy Brady Syndrome. My question is with a pacemaker does it stop your heart rate from going below 60 or does it still go low and the pacemaker just corrects it?  Yes I have a lot to learn. The best rate is still spiking to over 100 so my problem is still on going but we are working on it. 

 

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Wheeling along

Got my PM on Jan 20, this year.  Every thing as far as I know is going great.  I need to get some exercise, but I can't walk very far because of intense knee pain, can't ride exercise bike because of really bad balance. I use a walking stick even in house because of it. Well  that and my stupid Boxer dog, Bo, can get in my way -- only kidding about Bo -- I love him dearly. 
SO I got the bright idea to get a wheelchair.  I figure to get out and about for f...

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