Pacemaker not working correctly

I recently have seen my cardiologist and was told my pacemaker is not working correctly and has Boston scientific coming in a few weeks but that's all he said. Can anyone explain to my what that means.

4 Comments

One thing it could mean is....

by Terry - 2016-04-07 05:04:29

....you could be in the 10% to 13% of patients (depending on which scientific publication you read) whom experience early heart failure hospitalization associated with "conventional pacing." Historic pacing bypasses the cardiac conduction system (Google "cardiac conduction system). To learn more, see "His-pacing.org."
Terry

could mean anything

by Tracey_E - 2016-04-07 05:04:41

Unless it's on a recall list (don't think BS has had a recall in a long time), then it could mean anything from a lead going bad to need a change in settings. Them malfunctioning is almost unheard of.

Ask your Doctor

by Lurch - 2016-04-07 09:04:14

This is a question that you really should ask your Doctor to explain to you. Don't be afraid to push for answers that make sense to you, you are employing your doctor, not the other way around!

Good luck and I hope you find some answers!

pacemaker

by hopefulheart - 2016-04-10 08:04:54

Hi,
While I cannot answer your question of what the alleged problem is with your pacemaker, it is easy to see your medical care is not working properly. What doctor would make a statement like that to patients and leave them dangling with fear? Did you not ask for more information, or perhaps, were you so upset you are missing a little of the conversation? Please seek more communication from your medical care for your peace of mind and safety. If your medical care fails you again, please seek other care.
hopefulheart

You know you're wired when...

Bad hair days can be blamed on your device shorting out.

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It may be the first time we've felt a normal heart rhythm in a long time, so of course it seems too fast and too strong.