Improvement

Hello,

I'm a 47 year-old male and I just had a Bi-val/ICD in July 2011 The process was somewhat complicated by the fact that I contracted Lyme disease two weeks before my surgery. My EF had previously been 15%, but dropped to 10%. My QRS was 180. Two weeks after surgery my EF was up to 25% and my QRS was 142. Can I expect more improvement in time, or is that more or less it? I don't really feel any better yet but I'm sure that's because of the Lyme disease.

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Yes, studies have shown reverse-remodeling of the heart

by Terry - 2011-08-02 03:08:44

But, according to the literature, there can be even more improvement with a paced natural conduction (see abstract by Hoyt at:

http://PacemakerPatientAdvocacy.com

Terry

You know you're wired when...

Your old device becomes a paper weight for your desk.

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I have an ICD which is both a pacer/defib. I have no problems with mine and it has saved my life.