Follow up care.

After checking in with my Dr., ten days after surgery, I asked about seeing him again. No, he said, not necessary. This seems strange since I had no pulse in the ER. Prior to surgery. Is this normal not to have a cardiologist? I appreciate all the help from this site.

4 Comments

No need !

by IAN MC - 2015-12-19 09:12:29

Hi Brooklyn You had no pulse in ER but you have a pulse now ! Your PM is so reliable that it guarantees that your heart will beat 24 / 7 so really there is no need for you to see your cardiologist again.

I don't know which country you are in but you will need to see whoever adjusts the PM . I assume, the system for that follow-up will have been explained to you. Here in the UK this is done by highly qualified cardiac technicians .

I haven't seen a cardiologist or any other doctor, about pacemaker-related issues in the 5 years since I had it implanted .

I feel quite relaxed about that as pacemakers are incredibly reliable . If ever you need to see a Dr they are always just a telephone call away.

Best of luck

Ian

follow up

by fontanamen5 - 2015-12-19 09:12:39

I am 47 and on my 3rd PM. I as well do not see a cardiologist for pacemaker reasons. I go to the pacemaker clinic every 6 months and telephone monitor every 3 months. A NP does all the checking and adjusting for my PM. If i have anything going on with my heart (outside of PM issues) in example: chest pain, palpitations, etc; i do make an appointment with a cardiologist. Best wishes and good luck with the Pacemaker.

melinda

Seeing the Doc

by Good Dog - 2015-12-19 11:12:55

I agree with the last poster. Your doc obviously has confidence that you are "fixed". You should feel good about that! In fact; if he wanted to see you sooner, that could be something to be concerned about. So just go and enjoy your life.

It is quite normal to have pacer checks spaced 6 months apart and doctor visits once every year or two early-on with a new pacemaker.

Sincerely,

David

See him never?

by WendyLaubach - 2015-12-21 01:12:35

I understand he doesn't need to see you right away or constantly, but didn't he suggest that you come in every six months or so?

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