pace maker Dependent

I hope someone can answer a question for me. My son was pace maker dependent and had to AV node ablation. He passed away suddenly two weeks ago. How could his heart just stop beating if the pace maker was doing the beating for it. he was fine and suddenly couldn't breath and was gone within an hour.
If anyone could help me understand this I would appreciate it so much. I was in to much shock at the time to ask the ER dr and now I can't seem to find him.
Thank You for any help you may have to offer.

7 Comments

sympathy

by jmbjohnston - 2009-04-24 02:04:20

My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son. I am
praying for you and your family.

how sad

by Tracey_E - 2009-04-24 11:04:20

My very sincerest condolences on the loss of your son. There is no greater tragedy for a parent. I can't even begin to imagine your pain and need for answers.

The pacemaker generates the electric impulse that causes the heart to beat, it doesn't actually do the beating. It can't make the muscle respond and pump blood, it can't make the lungs process the oxygen we breath in, it can't make the brain keep going once it shuts down. That little electric impulse is just a small part of a much greater process.

Condolences

by Wannabe - 2009-04-25 08:04:20

Poor Junebug

I should like you to know how deeply sorry I am to hear of the loss of your son. I feel incapable of expressing my depth of sympathy. You must be devastated at this time and I pray for your comfort and solace. I send my love and kind thoughts.

Sheila

condolences//

by marijke - 2009-04-25 08:04:45

Dear Junebug!!!

I am so sorry for your lost. Words are never good enough or right enough. My condolences. Marijke

So sorry

by Suze - 2009-04-25 11:04:27

I'm sending prayers. I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. And I just lost my husband 5 weeks ago. However, I think losing a son would be unthinkable.

TracyE answered your questions very well. I'm sure your son's doctor would be glad to explain in a more personal way. At least, I hope so!

Again, let me say how sorry I am for your loss. I know how ineffective words can be at a time like this. Just know that people do really care....

Prayers to your family,
Suze

Thank You

by junebug - 2009-04-26 12:04:21

Thank you all for all the heartfelt comments, it means a lot. Tracy, thank you for explaining this to me. I just found this site and it looks like there are some amazing people on here.

God Bless You All,
Junebug

My condolences

by pcrews - 2014-10-09 12:10:08

So sorry for your loss

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I've seen many posts about people being concerned about exercise after having a device so thought I would let you know that yesterday I raced my first marathon since having my pacemaker fitted in fall 2004.