pacemaker

Hello, I don't know If you're going to read this but anyway I have to try :)

I dont speak perfectly English, so sorry for the mistakes you'll see by reading this text. 

I come from Switzerland, and Im now in Highschool (my third year) and I have to do a work on a chosen subject. Its an exam. I chose to talk about pacemaker. psychological effects that people can have after their pacemaker implantation, and for that Im looking for people to talk about what they felt, and to answer to some questions. Will you be okay to answer to my questions and talk a little bit  ? 

If you’re okay to talk a little bit send me a message 😊

Soumiya 

3 Comments

Devices

by Jimmy Dinfla - 2018-07-25 23:09:57

You are interested in pacemaker psychological effects.  Pacemakers are only one type of implantable device.  There are also Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) devices that also have a defibrillation function.  These devices help people with different medical needs. Some people may have a different psychological response depending on their underlying medical condition and their associated implanted device.

This Pacemaker Club website has lots of postings that may also be helpful.  Good luck with your study!

Some thoughts

by Theknotguy - 2018-07-26 17:49:53

Some people get depression.  But that is a side effect of heart disease and not necessarily the pacemaker/ICD unit.  

Most of what you will see on the forum is people being concerned about the pacemaker/ICD not working.  Will they die immediately if it stops working?  
Other questions along that line are about how reliable are the pacemakers/ICDs?

Some people don't like having a foreign object inside their body.  We've had people on the forum who want the pacemake/ICD taken out even though it may kill them.  

I did computer repair for 35 years so the technical side was familiar to me.  I had very few problems adjusting to my pacemaker.  

Hope your study goes well.  

I'd be happy to help.

by BOBTHOM - 2018-07-28 01:09:10

I'd be happy to help answer any questions I can.  I think you'll find background plays a big roll in how people feel about it.  For me, 58 and single, no kids, more concerned about meeting women and their reaction than others would be.  I've also had an issue since 1997, doctors wanted to put one in around 2005 but I resistend and until Jan 2017 so my risk tolerance is higher than most.  And then there's the feelings people get once it has actually shocked them, which is quite an adventure.  So even within a narrow field there are still many different areas and viewpoints.  Feel free to send your questions along.

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