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How noticeable will my PM be

Hi everyone, 

Recently informed i will need a PM and i have done a lot of research but have a general question, how noticeable will my PM be. I am 38M and average build. I know there are several models but on average what can i expect. 


Thanks

 

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Biotronik Enitra 8 DR-T

I'm researching a couple of pacemakers and wondered if anyone knew anything about their pros and cons for a) rate response b) management of v.pacing c) mode switch options and any other algorithms which are effective / ineffective / useful : Biotronik Entera 8 DR-T & Medtronic Azure S DR

Many thanks in advance

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Chainsaws

Hi. Got a pacemaker less than a week ago and have heard that chainsaw and line trimmers are a no go.Please tell me that's not right. I teach chainsaw use in New Zealand.

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Hello again!

Hey there everyone. I haven't checked back in for quite awhile. A lot has changed, but unfortunately a lot has stayed the same as well.

I went to Cleveland Clinic and was officially diagnosed with vasovagal syncope. He cautioned me about taking the pacemaker out like my new EP wanted to do. He said that although it didn't completely resolve the issue, it was likely making the episodes less severe. He also suggested that I come back and be seen by the neuromuscular department and...

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Measuring VO2 max with Apple Watch and pacemaker

I have a watch 7 and it has a cardio fitness function where it measures VO2 max.  I got a Medtronic dual chamber pacemaker 6 weeks ago, and my readings have been going down since it was implanted.  While I see in some of the literature that Pacemakers can impact the accuracy of the Apple Watch's capacity to measure cardio fitness with the health app, I have not seen how or how much it might affect the accuracy.  

Does anyone have any experience with this. 

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EKG Dance (just for fun)

Found this funny video, this answers so many of my questions  ;-)

EKG Dance:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o44dEib8zbg

 

 

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blood pressure

I just got a pacemaker a week ago.  I had been taking Losartan 50 mg for blood pressure prior to the surgery.  After the pacemaker implant, my systolic blood pressure has been normal to low, in the 115-120 range but the diastolic has been somewhat high, 85-91.  So I have discontinued the blood pressure med for right now, but I wonder it the diastolic is high enough to stay on the medication.  The reason I quit the blood pressure med was that my feet have been so cold after...

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To active

Just had pacemaker /defibrillator for a week .is it normal at this stage for a muscle twitch in the left side around lower stomach that wakes me up if I turn on that side .  

Any information is appreciated . Kind Regards Rob Mogensen Australia 

 

 

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Rules for the Forum

Hi, 
I'm quite new here and was wondering if there are any 'unspoken' rules for replying to posts? 

I feel a little inhibited in doing so and others may or may not feel the same way. It seems that there are a group of key people who respond very helpfully and with authority and I'm not sure if this is because their opinions have been vetted in terms of medical knowledge and experience and that this is the way that the forum is run. 

Due to this,...

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Stamina

I have had my pacemaker for about 5 years and all has been well, but lately I have no stamina.  I am 71  I don't sleep very well and haven't for years.  Is it just old age?

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Pacemaker ICD

Hi everyone first post as new member had my pacemaker icd fitted 18 months ago all good now but i am having problems sleeping and when i do sleep it can be 12 hours and still tired mid afternoon could it be my medication...thank you 😴 

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update to my resolution

It has now been 10 days since i gave up Pizza and Rye bread..  The craving the first couple of days was hard but the Mature person won against the Inner child. Did have many wheat foods in the house as had a party on the 8th.

 Will see how thing's go as on April 16 my sister is visiting an will go out to eat and i plan to have some type of Reuben sandwich(rye bread, swiss cheese, saukeraut,thousand island dressing) maybe with Grouper(fish) or healthy with artichoke qu...

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Disability

I know that having a pacemaker does not qualify a person to be considered disabled... but what would if a person has been a pacemaker dependent for over 34 years? And no longer has the same energy anymore.. 
 

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bathroom weight scales

Hi everyone, just got my pacemaker and still learning a LOT of the ins and outs...

I need a new bathroom weight scale:

- Are digital scales just as safe as analog scales?

- Which is your favorite brand/model scale?  I just want ACCURATE weight!

Thank you in advance for your help and I look forward to learning from all of you!

JoeH

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PVCs

Just wondering how many PVCs are too many? 

Mine have trebled recently from approx 2k one month to 6k the next  month. Not sure if this is a cumulative figure. 

 

 

 

 

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Typical symptoms?

I'm happy to find this group. I had a pacemaker installed 10 weeks ago for a complete AV block. I've been having a twinge/flutter sensation in left lower chest which is sometimes associated with a mild light headedness. My doctors office evaluated my remotely sent data and said I had no events. But, they are not interested in evaluating me in person or explaining my symptoms. Wondering if this is a common, familiar symptom?

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How do you decide when it is time to seek emergency medical help?

As a pacemaker or ICD patient how do you decide when to go to the Emergency Room/Accident & Emergency department of your nearest hospital?  What are the red flags for you personally with your heart condition?

I think this is an important question because we all have different levels of tolerance to symptoms like chest pain, an arrhythmia, feelings of breathlessness, instability and near loss of consciousness.  Some of us may even wonder if we have had a stroke after experi...

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Heart Rate has increased

For about 6 years my PM, which is set at 60, has paced between 50-75% of the time. (My first one lasted only 3 years and I was 100% dependent because a wire had come loose)

My blood pressure is normal. O2 sats are great. But lately my pulse has run at a steady 70-72 bpm. I didn't think things could change (less pacing) without something else occurring.

The only thing in my life that has changed is I've become walker dependent due to sciatica and disk issues. Pain is high....

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OK Guys Just saw the EP Again.

Just read several threads hearing people are nervous but getting good advice and comments from the familiar names. I am still nervous, but set for last week in January for insertion. I am still steady as a clock at resting rate of 40 and speeding up over 100 when I exercise. I have no pauses. Got an Apple Watch for Christmas! I have narrow QRS junctional rhythm and slow aFib with complete heart block just to remind ya'll. 

Now that I will get the low he...

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Monitoring 'events'

I was recently advised that I had five 'events' three while at rest, two during activity.  The longest one lasting 11 seconds.   I have no idea what an 'event' is.  Should I be concerned?   I asked my cardiologist this question and was told it was 'nothing to worry about' with no other explanation.   If anyone can give me some details about this I would really appreciate it.  Thank you.

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