Long term recovery

  • by Renny
  • 2019-06-09 06:34:33
  • ICDs
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Hi. I have a crt device fitted eighteen months ago.  It’s complicated as I also have diabetes and kidney disease, but I find I’m still easily exhausted.  I'm only 64 and not quite ready to give up on it all just yet.  I can’t get answers as my docs are so pleased with my improved EF.  One just talks settings, the other medications.  My GP says I shoukd just accept what is.  So not me.  

2 Comments

CRT

by ROBO Pop - 2019-06-11 17:47:10

Sadly, in spite of all the asertions to the contrary, some patients just don't see improvement with a CRT. I'm one of those. There are a lot of factors involved, for example my mitral valve is leakin sqeakin and smokin so no help for me. However you have some othe factors which may be contributing or causing your problems. It takes patoence and working with one (1) doctor to sort out whats going on before you can say for sure what the cause is. Be insistent and assertive

I AM NOW 83 1/2 AND ON MY SECOND PACEMAKER

by write2domela@gmail.com - 2019-06-12 03:19:14

I AM DOING WELL, QUITE HAPPY WITH PACEMAKERS..ALL WENT QUICKLY AND WELL WITH BOTH OF THEM...FIRST ONE LASTED 8 YEARS.  NO PROBLEMS... SOMETIMES A TWINGE OF PAIN, BUT THEN I HAVE ARTHRITIS TOO.  LIVING A GOOD HAPPY LIFE.  I AM NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR PARTICULAR PROBLEMS BUT WISH YOU WELL.  YOU ARE ONLY 64...ENJOY LIFE...ANN

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