what is a pacemaker incident?

went for a checkup and was told I had had an incident on 2/25/2015.

What does that mean?

4 Comments

It can be a lot of things

by Theknotguy - 2015-04-24 07:04:27

You don't give any information in your bio so your "incident" can be a lot of things. Heart decided to stop and the PM had to step in, afib event, all sorts of stuff.

Since you survived the "event" and there's nothing they can do about it now, they just tell you and go on. Sometimes it isn't that big of a deal.

The most important thing is that your PM may have stepped in and resolved the situation. Second most important is your "event" was recorded. Now your EP has a record of the incident.

For example, I have afib, the PM records incidents of afib. My EP can track whether my afib incidents are increasing, decreasing, or staying the same. He can provide better treatment.

You can always call your EP's office and ask for clarification of the "event".

Hope everything else is going well for you now.

incident

by Tracey_E - 2015-04-24 09:04:35

It just means something out of the ordinary that recorded. If they didn't say more, then it was probably an anomaly. Most of my incidents are bumping my upper limit or pvc's. Sometimes if they tell you the day/time, you can figure out what happened. Most of my incidents happen between 7 and 8am, which is when I'm at the gym. We know what's setting things off so they always ignore those on the report. If they were worried, they would have told you more! When you have a pm, it records all sorts of harmless stuff that most of the population has occasionally but never knows about. Sometimes it's information overload. We hear something new and worry,but really it's something harmless we wouldn't have known about if the pm wasn't recording.

Why Didn't They Explain It?

by PJinSC - 2015-04-24 10:04:17

It chaps me raw that people let their doctors and device techs blow them off with cheap explanations of what is happening with their hearts. IT'S YOUR HEART! Ask questions! My device tech and I have a good rapport and he knows I won't stop badgering him until I am satisfied with his answer. Besides, I know where he lives. My cardiologist actually started to get mad at me my last checkup. I told him, look, I was a nuclear power plant supervisor for over 25 years and I expect to be informed completely about what is taking place. You can't BS an old BS'er. Stand your ground!

They work for you!!

by Lurch - 2015-04-25 10:04:00

I agree completely with PJ, your medical team works for you; if they aren't doing the job to your satisfaction, or won't answer your questions, fire them!

Two years ago I fired my Primary Care Physician. He was a nice guy but only addressed the obvious stuff and did nothing to make sure everything else was doing OK. Considering that I had had a triple bypass in the past I didn't think that was prudent.

My new Primary Care Physician sent me to a Cardiologist who conducted tests that undoubtedly saved my life.

If you are not comfortable asking them questions to explain the information they are providing, you either need to step up and take control, or find a new medical team.

You know you're wired when...

You get your device tuned-up for hot dates.

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