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Micra rate response

Does anyone know how rate response works on the Micra? Is it motion based like Medtronic's traditional pacers? I read that some of their newer ones are also using minute ventillation but haven't heard anything about the Micra and what it uses. 

I was expecting to get Aveir, but now my eps have conferred and decided Micra is a better choice. More research for me! If you know me, you know I don't go into anything without learning as much as I can.

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thanks Lurker(doc dx) for your concern as to my safety

Sorry i could not come on line to this group as i did not have any electric from Oct 8-16(still use a desk top).  Then i left Oct 14-21 an of course Yahoo Mail did not recogonize my device, i tried to use.  Hence no way to contact anyone.  came home to one account 176 emails and 8 spams an the other account 149 emails and 6 spams.  Was going to set up another email just before the hurricane came through, did not have time.

Was quite surprised  and pleased to see...

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Riding Lawn Mowers

It there a problem using a riding lawnmower with a pacemaker?  I have a 15 hp and heart rate went to 114 just sitting. 

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How to train with AF/AT

So 7 weeks post implant (Abbot Assurity), that was put in for Brady and early stage heart block with Afib. 
Brady solved with PM but I have 21% of it switching into AMS because of AT or AFib. AT has been measured at 640bpm but can't say how long they last? Anyway I am an active fit guy, mostly sure that hasn't helped over the years now! 
Today I walked for 10k at a good pace but my heart rate wouldn't climb to what I would expect . Came home and sat down and th...

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Uncomfortable all the time

Hi everyone, I had my pacemaker fitted 3 months ago now and am still feeling very sore inside. 

Is this usual ?

I am still very aware that I have this little machine fitted inside my chest, I can feel it all the time, when I stand up, when I sit down, when I'm walking around, when I am doing the washing up at the sink, when I'm driving.

I would like to forget that I have this, but it's soooooo uncomfortable all the time.

And sleeping is a nightmare, I...

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Post pace maker insertion pain. Is this normal?

My pacemaker was put in 2 days ago.  I have a lot of pain around the pocket area.  Sometimes it feels like a tens unit on too high with a lot of pulling.  Has anyone experienced this?  Does anyone know what is wrong.  It is Saturday and I can't reach my doctor

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Post Pacemaker Implant

Slight pinching when moving about 3 inches below pacemaker implantation two months after surgery.

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Dyson airstraits

Hi everyone!

I have a pacemaker since I was 13. Now I have my fifth pacemaker, it's a medtronic crt-d. I got a dyson airstrait as a present and there is a warning about pacemakers. Does anyone who used this product before? I'm afraid to try it because of my pacemaker’s shock feature :)))

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radiofrequency ablation then pulsed field ablation for Afib

This question is for folks that have experience with having these 2 types of ablations.

Did you notice any different recovery for the differnet type. I had radiofrequency a few years back and it was working pretty well but now afib is coming around a bit more than I or the dr would like.  Th erecovery wasnt as easy as I anticipated.  My most likely course of action is a second ablation but using the pulsed field method.  I am curious for anyone that has had experienc...

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ERI Beeping - pattern & frequency ?

Hi Folks - nearly my ICD replacement after 9.5 years

Been told that when ERI is reached, my ICD will start beeping

Does anyone know if it's continuous, frequent or intermittent  - what is the duration, periodicity?

Hope it doesn't beep when I sleep

 

Thanks in Advance 🙏🏼

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For the newcomers….

My first post was back in 2012...I needed a pacemaker and was FREAKING OUT! I thought it was the end!  Well, fast forward 10 years, and I usually forget I have one 😂.

Just thought about the group today and how much it helped me...wanted to do the same for anyone who is just starting out and scared to death.  I'm telling you, the anxiety is way worse than the actual surgery, and life with a pacemaker is just as fun as it was before. I travel, I'm active, I work in IT ar...

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PET scan being made optional

I looked at all the messages about PET scans on the forum but none of them addressed this.

I asked cardiologist at last appt. if there was any test that could be done to try to figure out why heart block happened.  They ordered a PET CT myocardial viability FDG (that's what the paper called it that they gave me), and told me I could go ahead with it or choose not to, it was up to me. 

I read online what is involved, and checked with the hospital on the price and my i...

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Our Thoughts Are with Our Southeastern U.S. Members Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Dear Pacemaker Club Members,

As Hurricane Helene and Milton have made their impact felt across the southeastern part of the U.S., we want to take a moment to express our deepest concern and support for all our members who have been affected by these devastating storms. Our hearts are with you during this challenging time, and we hope that you and your loved ones are safe.

We understand that natural disasters can pose challenges for those with pacemakers, whether it involves access...

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Battery Change Out

Hi all,

Im getting my battery replaced next week.  Would anyone like to share their recovery or what to expect?

Thank you

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Smoking

Hello! is anyone a smoker?. I've had a pacemaker for two years and I smoke cigarettes. I talked to my cardiologist about the negative effects of smoking on pacemaker wearers and said that there are the same negative effects as for those who do not have a pacemaker , so it does not directly influence the functioning of the pacemaker. But i dont't know ..I would like to quit smoking to avoid complications but it's really hard .. 

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Right Ventricle pacing triggering RR to go to max

Hi All,

I am a relatively healthy 50yo that had a Medtronic Azure XT DR MRI Surescan fitted 1 month ago in Houston. I'm going in for my 2nd EP appointment tomorrow after struggling with settings and the device operation.

I had the PM fitted due to very low heartbeat and suspect sinus node issues, believed to be genetic. They fittted a 2 lead system into the RV as i had an exercise induced bundle branch block that I have lived with most of my life. Diagnosed in my 20's. &nb...

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MRI and Pacemaker

For those who may be anxious about getting an MRI with their pacemaker here is my recent experience:

I received my Medtronic Azure XT DR MRI SureScan pacemaker on 8/12/2023, dual lead, right atrium and ventricle, for symptomatic bradycardia.  100% paced in the right ventricle.  I had an MRI yesterday to investigate my month long back pain and sciatica.  I was fortunate to get an appointment within a week at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville, SC (USA). They...

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Alcohol vrs. Gummies or neither?

Well my ep doc strongly suggested that I quit drinking alcohol to avoid irregular rythms. I had one incident where my defibrillator activated and it happened to be the morning after having two rum and cokes. It was determined that my pacemaker sensed ventricular tachycardia. So that convinced me to stop drinking. That was 7 months ago. I'm doing fine without drinking but I do miss the "happy" part of "happy hour". I'm thinking about trying cbd gummies. Does anyone...

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JUST HAD A PACEMAKER

Hello all, I am 63 and was rushed to hospital in England having collapsed 2 weeks ago. The wonderful NHS fitted a pacemaker 2 days later. Unfortunately they didn't give me beta blockers to go home with and I thought my heart would burst out of my chest the following morning.

 

I am now on beta blockers and feel MUCH better but am still anxious every time I feel a twinge in my heart or by blood pressure surges. It was only 2 weeks ago I had the procedure so I know it's...

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Pacemaker clinic today 😃

I had my cardiologist appointment and pacemaker clinic today to check my device. I am pleased to report that since they turned up my RV voltage to 4.5, my pacemaker is working perfectly. They tested all three leads, and I only noticed that familiar sinking feeling on the RV lead. They haven't tested it in a long while due to my sensitivity to testing that particular lead. She asked permission and we decided to test.  

I am pacing 0 percent on the atrial

100 percent on the...

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I just want to share about the quality of life after my pacemaker, and hopefully increase awareness that lifestyles do not have to be drastically modified just because we are pacemaker recipients.