St. Judes 5826 implanted on 5/5

Haven't had mine in for quite a month yet. Had it prescribed after years of afib-tachycardia. Suddenly had complete heart block and this seemed like the best response. Still taking sectrol and flecanaide for the tachycardia.
Healing nicely but sometimes I feel more tired than usual and my heartbeat doesn't seem quite right. No pain, nothing that seems serious but just feels a little odd sometimes.
Any thoughts?
Thank you,
jack

2 Comments

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by Tracey_E - 2010-05-31 01:05:54

Have you been back for a check up yet? The settings they send us home with are often not what we need to feel our best, and they also like to start it with higher settings than what we need after our hearts are used to pacing. So, mention the odd feelings when you have your next check. Odds are good they can fine tune it a bit and get you feeling better!

Welcome!

Tweeking done at check up

by Hot Heart - 2010-06-01 05:06:50

Sounds like you are doing well!

HH

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