Lead Extraction

Both my leads are now going south.  I'm scheduled for lead extraction Jan. 5.  A coupe of the people running the tests mentioned that the pain would be a lot worse than in the past since there would be scar tissue and the removing of the 4 leads.  My first pacemakers were on my right side.  Pacemaker now on left side.  If I had it to do over I would have left the pacemaker on right side since those leads were still working great.

I  had the usual swelling and soreness when the pacemakers were implanted.  Some have gone through this before and I would be grateful to hear your comments.

Thanks.

 

 

2 Comments

scar tissue

by Tracey_E - 2016-11-04 09:56:31

Are they removing the leads from both sides?

I didn't have leads removed, but I had scar tissue cleaned up and a new lead added. It hurt more than a normal replacement but not as bad as the first placement. 

Good luck!!!!!

 

Extraction

by Cabg Patch - 2016-11-04 13:26:54

I had my 3 leads and ICD ripped out after 10 years. Two of the leads were helix style contactors, ie screwed into the heart wall. I had absolutely no pain and didn't even take aspirin.

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