Extra Heart Beat

Hi. New memer here. I'm from the US, but live in Yucatan, Mexico and had a PM placed about three weeks ago. All was good until a couple of days ago when I awoke with an extra heartbeat in my right side. The spasms were very strong. Went to cardio who found that the bottom lead had "migrated" to the upper chamber. So, had surgery yesterday to put it back. Extra pulse is gone and I feel fine.

So, I'm curious. How common is this particular problem and is it probable that I somehow caused it? If so, how to avoid a repeat? I searched past posts and did get some info.

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2 Comments

not common

by Tracey_E - 2012-06-24 02:06:17

It's not common, but it's not rare either, maybe 1-2%. It's possible you caused it by overusing your arm but it's more likely it came out on its own. When you think that the heart is a working, moving muscle and they're doing it all by xray, it's amazing to me that they ever get them in first try! Sometimes it just doesn't stay put, it's nothing you or the dr did wrong.

Not common??

by aman73 - 2012-07-21 05:07:44

Well I'm in that 1-2% unfortunately. Top lead falls off n slips to the bottom in 2 days of implant. It again falls off in 5 days of re position. I wish modern science could come out with a non invasive solution for lead re positioning. I don't think arm movements(unless heavy ones) play a role. I've been immobilised n its happening. Cheers

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