pm devices

Does anyone here have the medtronic mri compatible pm and if so do you have any problems associated with it? I have heard it is pain to adjust and that the biotronik mri pm is much better all around. Getting ready to have a pm placed and just want some feedback.
Thanks

6 Comments

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by NiceNiecey - 2015-02-17 01:02:09

I do not have any problems with my Medtronics MRI compatible device. Since it is my first one, I don't have anything to compare it with but I've had it for 14 months and I think it's ok.

Don't get too caught up in the device brand. Just stay focused on the end result. Keep us posted.

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by jacque2357 - 2015-02-17 05:02:45

Thanks guys!! I am 30 with congenital heart defect (TGA) and having a medtronic mri placed today. Will keep you posted on outcome.

No problems

by bluebowtye - 2015-02-17 08:02:06

Hi,

I got my Medtronic MRI compatible pacer one year ago today and have had no problems with it whatsoever. It is my first one and my doc did not give me a choice.

Good luck to you!
~Sheila

Biotronik

by gleesue - 2015-02-17 10:02:57

I have a Biotronik Evia DR-T. I recently had to get cardioverted, so I got to see my rep. I asked him about MRI compatibility and he said it would probably not be a problem with the device I had. Especially if it was on the knee or lower extremity. He said many hospitals are doing them now on so called non MRI compatible PM's.
However, it may be a good idea to have the rep. there.

Jerry

Medtronic MRI

by wjs1954 - 2015-02-17 11:02:23

i have one just about 1 year now. For me anyway because i run/bike have had a few adjustments. just trying to get it right. With that siad i do think it is not the PM, I believe it is more because my cardiologist is just not to up on adjustment for a active guy that just wants everything.. I am a bit of a PITA for her but she is wonderful as is the PM Rep, but it is a work in progress.

MRI friendly

by fishingmema - 2015-02-22 10:02:02

On 2.19.2015 my Medtronic MRI FRIENDLY PM was an emergency surgery because the medicines I needed to control my AFIB would lower my heart rate below my normal 45. Unfortunately I had major rotator surgery only 5 days before so the doctor said just in case I needed another MRI he would put in the Medtronic MRI friendly PM. There were no complications and I'm feeling fine...shoulder and heart :-) Good luck!

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