PM too high close to collar bone

Dr. Wanted to use the old wires and did not replace them. The new pacemaker is one centimeter longer than the old one. The old pacemaker was below the incision. The new pacemaker goes about one centimeter above the incision. It sticks out too much and is very close to the collarbone. What should I do about it and do you think the doctor should change the wires and move it lower?

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Wires

by Good Dog - 2016-04-28 09:04:25

I am sure that the doc and the PM Manufacturers Rep checked your wires. If there were any problems they would have replaced them. You certainly don't want them replaced if there is nothing wrong. I have one that is 30 years old and still working fine.

As far as the location of the PM, I don't know how long ago it was changed. Sometimes if the placement is a little different it just takes some getting use to. If you really feel that you can't live with the PM placement and/or the fact that it sticks out too much, you should talk to your doc about it. If it continues to bother you and he won't do anything, then maybe you should find a new doc. I don't know where you are since you didn't fill-out the bio. One problem that could develop is the medical necessity of relocating it. For insurance purposes.
I've had four changes and I've always found that it takes several months to adjust to the new PM each time.
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