Time Zones & MRI updates

• by abbassbagheri
• 2012-12-20 04:12:23
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Hello everybody:
I just had my PM checked, and a few setting changed by device manager RN. I have a Medtronic, Versa VEDRO1 which was implanted 2 wks ago. On the 3rd day PO, they turned the sleep mode on, from 12 PM to 7 AM EST, and changed the lower rate from 60 to 40 because I could not sleep at night " my HR was as low as 30s while I was sleeping ". That helped a lot but, today I asked them, about traveling to a different time zone, or out of the country,and what should I do about time adjustment?. She informed me that my PM was a rate responsive, and she suggested to turn the sleep mode off, and instead increase the lower rate from 40 to 50 and high of 130 all around. This way I don't have to be concern about different time zone.
I also inquired about the MRI compatible Medtronic, and was told that they are slightly large than what I have, and the leads are also thicker and overall not as " smart " as my PM!!! My next appointment with my EP and DM is about 4 wks, before travel to CA. I'm doing very well so far, and again thanks for all the support and kind advice.
Happy Holidays, Abbass