Pacemaker in 2 weeks

I had tricuspid heart valve repair back in November 2014. Was in Mobitz I 2nd degree block with bradycardia before surgery. Had aflutter after surgery that was ablated back in January. However, I have developed complete 3rd degree heart block since; resting pulse in mid/high 40's. I feel crappy but otherwise have no symptoms except for feeling irregular heartbeat when I go to bed at night. Looks like I'm getting a dual chamber pacemaker in a couple of weeks. Because of the tricuspid valve repair, they will run ventricle lead through coronary sinus instead of through the tricuspid valve. I've got an otherwise healthy heart and have read where you can live a normal life span with a pacemaker. Any advice?

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normal life span?

by chasj - 2015-03-28 04:03:33

My uncle made it to 94 with a pacemaker. He was a foot doctor and he and he wife scuba dived a long time, they both outlived their children. I am on my second pacemaker in two years and have my doubts. I'm 70 and was very active, we are all different and have different lifestyles. I hope you live a long time. My parents lived way into their 90's. I'm adopted. They spent a long time in a nursing home with altizimers. Try to study up and ask good questions when you visit the doctor and get a second opinion. Good luck and good life.
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