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Quality of Life issue

I often read about members struggling with their medication and other treatments and asking whether there is an alternative way to treating their condition.

I frequently ask myself the same question and whether it might be better to live with a condition that is only “partially” treated, than to be on maximum therapy which may result in a reduced quality of life?  

Of course I am not suggesting that conditions like high blood pressure, high heart rates, high...

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teeth cleaning

I just had my pacemaker/ICD changed out and I'm going to get my teeth cleaned 4 weeks after.  Do you get antibiotics from Dr. for teeth cleanings?  My EP said it was not necessary.

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Pacemaker

Last night my pace maker started making small electric type pulses every few minutes.  Felt like the sensation when you stick your tongue on batteries.  Its has been just over a year ut was put in.  Is this normal?

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MDIC patient forum for Micra AV on 9/12/2022

Hi I will be speaking about my patient experience at the MDIC for Micra AV. I'll discuss some of the results of my post a while back: https://www.pacemakerclub.com/message/41229/micra-av-self-programming

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Videos

After spending 15 days in the hosplital 3 different times, something had to be done. Went A Fib first time on Dec 1st 2019. The tirage nurse says your here cause you cant pee.Well you heart rate is 169bpm. First time for the paddles. Second time was Sep 2020 spent 5 days in hospital.  Third time was March 2021. spent another 5 days in hospital. Im sure they called a code blue on me cause when I came to there were about 5 extra people in that little room. Pacemaker was implantded Mar 15th...

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New to the club

Hey everyone, I'm new to the club. I had an ICD implant done on 8/19/2022 and it's been tough trying to cope. I have suffered the last year with fatigue, chest pain and my EF dropping below 20% so my Cardiologist and EP decided this was the best option for me. I was diagnosed a year ago with dilated cardiomyopathy. I found this site on a whim and I'm sure glad I did. Recovery has been tough, my left arm is swelling up and the pain has been tolerable some days and others just blah....

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Cardiogram

Does anyone get a echocardiogram done by your primary care doctor instead of your cardiologist.

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Beta Blockers

First PM implant June 29, 2022.  I am 63 years young, turning 64 on Friday.  Glad to find this website.  Some days, feel good all day, then next day crummy at some point.  Just started blood thinner medication, no side effects.  Doctor talked about putting me on Beta Blockers.  Don't want any more Big Pharma!  Does anyone have experience with Beta Blockers?  Did they make you feel better?

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Watchman Device

I have had a pacer (no defibrillator) for many years. Is the Watchman Device compatible with the pacemaker? Probably been covered as a topic many times, although I can't locate where. 

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pacemaker app

the question in the survey asked about using a monitor or an app for results.  What app and where to find?

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Heart rate variability?

Hi, I follow my heart rate and health info on my Apple Watch. Since I got my pacemaker (July 19th), my heart rate variability is very low. Is this something that is controlled by the pacemaker and is that why it's always low? I'm so tired all the time, and sluggish. I was hoping for a spring in my step once my Bradycardia issue was under control but not yet. Thanks!! 

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Apple watch

Does anyone know if an apple watch will interfere with the St Jude Pacemaker?

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Results from my electricity Dr

Hello friends I posted here before that I was going to see a new Dr for electricity..after months of waiting to see him ..he read some papers that my regular cardiologist wrote? I told him all my symptoms n look at paper's n was concern about 2 things ..he ask have you ever been to hospital for fast heart rate ? Me No ! Him I want to find out how fast has it been when you get episodes ? ..so ge tells me I need to do a test abblibation type test ..why did he mention .

There is 1 % ri...

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Abdominal pacemaker

Does anyone know a Dr. in the area of Florida  that would move a pacemaker from the left chest area to the abdomen. I am having lots of location pain and headaches whenever I use my left arm. My electrophysiologist says he does not implant them in the abdomen. 

I'm a 52 year old very active male, I've had a pacemaker since I was 7 yrs old due to heart block from open heart surgery to correct Tetrology of Falot. My first 2 pacemakers were in my abdomen and I had no pain...

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Bruising & sensitivity

I am 8 weeks post-op and overall doing well. I am back ro exercising and feel good during and after. 
My question is about bruising and sensitivity. 
 

I bumped my site the other day. Not real hard but definitely noticed it. Now it seems like a bruise is around part of the site. Also if I tap with my finger around the edges I can feel it. 
 

Any thoughts?

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Hi!

I'm not too sure where this post belongs...SO first I'll introduce myself as I'm sure that would be helpful!

My name is Sarah- I'm 31 years old and I had a dual chamber PM for sudden 2:1 AV block following COVID and the vaccine, placed about 2 months ago. I am an RN in an ED in Ohio, I have 2 swet boys (almost 10 and 6)

 

I'M STRUGGLING. 

I've tried to resume normal activities and I simply cannot. I get short of breath, I get palpitati...

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What happened there!

If you can see 4posts of mine I truly apologise. I tried to delete a duplicate and it posted it twice again?? Dearie me. If theres an admin please delete 

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Two Questions

My pacemaker was implanted on July 13th, so a bit over 4 weeks ago. Two friends who have pacemakers, both having had them for years, tell me that they really aren't aware of their pacemakers, only notice them when I've asked about them.  Mine is quite prominent on my left upper chest and I feel the weight of it when I stand up or change positions. How long before I too can be unaware of it? Will it flatten out?

Next question: seatbelts! My seatbelt falls exactly over my pac...

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Well the time has come....CCM Therapy Optimizer Smart Research Study

Hi All,

Well, I've been selected as part of a research study group for the CCM Therapy Device called Optimizer Smart by Impulse Dynamics.

The study will last 3 years, all costs will be paid for by Impulse Dynamics, insurance and the hospital. There are only 600+ study participants in my region. 

I am excited and scared at the same time. Having had a tough recovery from my ICD implant - both mentally and physically, I now embark on another implant. I am hopeful thoug...

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Av node ablation can you feel emotions?

After av node ablation do you feel emotions? Your heart always beats the same. no matter happy or sad?

Please give emotional exsperiance living with a av node ablation.

Thank you

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