change of pacemaker

Hi I have a dual chamber metronics pacemaker since 2005 . now my doc is recommending biotroniks. I have has a very good experience with metronics device no issues whatsoever. please give me you feedback on which company pacemakers are better, should i switch to biotroniks.

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VSD

by mehr - 2014-09-29 07:09:24

I was born with VSD. I am 46 now.i got my 1st PM from Canada. Now i want to get it done in my country my doctor feels they have better backup system for biotronics that is why he is suggesting it . whereas my doc in canada told me metronics are the best PMs. quite confused please recommend

You did not....

by donr - 2014-09-29 07:09:44

....tell us very much about WHY you have the PM. The Medtronic & Biotronic devices are similar, as are all PM'sa - but there are significant differences in some features - principally the Rate Response functions.

Why not just ASK the Cardio why he wants to change devices. He owes you an answer. There may well be a very good, logical reason why. We would only be guessing w/o further info as to why you need a PM to begin with.

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