2 wire vs 3 wire

Hello everyone...

I’m actually doing good putting aside a development.

These are my thoughts:  about 3 months after my 2 wire pacemaker I started having shooting pains in my toes and fingers, and now numbness. It improves with walking or riding a bike,  but after rest or sitting it returns and is getting worse.  I am thinking I am not getting enough blood to my limbs.  I am waiting for a cat scan; they’re looking for pinched nerves?

I am confused and just have a gut feeling about my pacemaker. When I was in Afib I had a good ejection fraction. I’m still on Warfarin because of the 2 wire doesn’t care about the left side of the heart? My Cardio Dr has moved and I’m starting over with a new Dr that I haven’t met yet.  Can anyone give me a good reason if a 2 wire or a 3 wire would have given me a full heart rate and rhythm???

2 Comments

2 wire versus 3 wire

by Pookie - 2012-08-28 03:08:22

I've read that when someone has a 3 lead (wire) pacemaker it's to synchronize the left and right ventricles.

Hopefully one or two of our members who already have this can comment more on this situation.

When you do eventually meet your new doctor - don't leave his office until you fully understand. Perhaps you could write your questions down and take them with you, that's what I do:)

Take care and keep us posted.

Pookie

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by pdamron - 2012-09-28 01:09:52

Hello Every one, Hope this finds you all well, Still doing Great with My 2 Wire Pm wish it was a 3 wire, Think I would walk on water... Have had several device Checks and Now I am seeing a new Dr on friday 09/21/2012.

Will post my results

Pete Damron Texas

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