Lower Rate versus Energy Level

I had a rate responsive PM implanted five years ago. Lower rate set at 60bpm and upper tracking and sensing rate set at 110bpm. Over the years I have been debating on asking my cardiologist to increase the lower rate to 70bpm or so in hopes that I might improve my overall energy level---not that I am feeling all that bad for a 70 year old. I have no problem with moderate activity and can walk at a 2 1/2 mph rate for 45 minutes with no adverse effects. My interrogation reports have reported that my PM is pacing 100% of the time.. My resting heart rate is 60 to 70. The reason for getting the PM was elective and for prevention due to borderline bradycardia and left bundle branch block . I am takin 25mg atenolol and 10mg lisinopril. Has anyone experienced improvement by increasing the lower rate.

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Energy Level

by leoncino - 2012-08-08 08:08:56

My dad has Medtronic for 2 years but feels like he needs more energy he is set at 60bpm going to Cardiologist tomorrow to ask for adjustment ,he feels like he needs more energy also.Will keep you posted how he responds he is 82 but like a 72 year old.I hope he feel a improvement.

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