RE Mobitz 2 AV Block

Hi all,

I hope this doesn’t sound too ridiculous? I’m new to this forum & newly diagnosed with Mobitz 2 AV Block & I’m awaiting a date to have a pacemaker fitted. I’m 52 with no known cardiac history. I’m fit and well except severe osteoarthritis.  I was just wondering whether this heart block might just simply rectify itself in time without a pacemaker? 

Also is it inevitable I’ll develop worsening symptoms without one? If so what should I watch out for in the meantime? My consultant gave me his email address to report any ‘symptoms’ to him so he could expediate an earlier procedure for me if required. 

I attended for a heart MRI & perfusion scan yesterday in order to try & exclude any ‘infitrative cardiac disease’.

Thank you in advance 🤔

2 Comments

Welcome

by pacergirl - 2018-10-17 21:19:09

Hello and welcome.  My heart decided it was too tired to work any longer when I was just 52 as well.  Heart block, Bradycardia and a few other issues.  I received my dual pacemaer on my wedding anniversary!  I was so happy when I woke up because I felt like a million bucks. I was ready to have a nice dinner and dance.  That hadn't happened in a long while.  It was good to have my strength back.

Wishing you all the best!

p.s. I'm 65 now!

No and yes

by AgentX86 - 2018-10-17 22:03:27

No, unless this is an acute condition caused by a virus (that will go away), this isn't going to get better.  It will get worse.  That's the way these things go. Sorry.

Mobitz-II is particularly nasty in that it can develop into complete heart block very quickly.  When it does, it's common that there is no escape rhythm, so without a pacemaker you may not survive.  The good news is that a pacemaker will fix this problem very quickly.  You're young, sure, but there is no such thing as "too young for a pacemaker". 

You're too young for severe osteoarthritis, too, but here we are. Trust me, a pacemaker is a walk in the park in comparison.  You'll be fine.

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