Pacemaker check and echocardiogram

Just had my annual pacemaker and echocardiogram check.

Next appointment is set for October 2024 so no cause for concern but the report states that my heart stopped for periods of up to three seconds sixteen times over the past year. Apparently this is no cause for concern. I read somewhere that it's quite usual for a person without heart problems to experience these stoppages.

Any information on this would be appreciated.🌹

9 Comments

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by Tracey_E - 2023-04-12 18:32:58

3 seconds is not a cause for concern, however I'm wondering why the pacer let it happen. Preventing pauses is one of the things a pacer can do. If you were not paced, this would not be a reason to get a pacer, but since you have it, it's odd to still have pauses. 

Choco

by Millie3+9 - 2023-04-12 18:33:07

as far as I know this is  very "normal".....as long as they don't exceed long pauses and frequency ⁉️ 

I am sure they'll keep an eye on it and don't be afraid to voice it with your cardiologists 😊

2024?

by Lavender - 2023-04-13 10:19:57

Wow you won't be checked again for 18 months?? I am checked in person every six months as well as in between at the three month mark via my home communications device. 

Pacemaker check and echocardiogram

by Choco - 2023-04-13 12:31:51

I have a monitoring device checking24/7

Pacemaker check and echocardiogram

by Choco - 2023-04-13 12:31:52

I have a monitoring device checking24/7

Really, really curious

by Gotrhythm - 2023-04-13 12:46:38

As always when talking about pacemaker function, the only important question is "How do you feel?"

So, if you feel fine, you probably are, and so is your pacemaker.

That said, like others, I'm wondering how/why is your pacemaker allowing the pauses to happen? What is your base, or resting rate, setting? 50? 40? 30? What percentage are you paced?

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by Choco - 2023-04-14 06:36:38

You know, it might sound strange but I have no idea of the settings,

Im just not interested. I'm seventy-nine next month, can walk five miles with no problem, have a good, active social life and no health issues.

it's over eleven years since my diagnosis. I have a very optimistic positive outlook on life, got the pacemaker, stopped passing out and falling and have just carried on with life as normal. Too much knowledge when not strictly required can lead to anxiety.

Thats my outlook🌹

Settings

by Choco - 2023-04-14 06:39:21

But now I'm a tad curious. How can I find out what the setting is? Can't see anything on the report I got on Wednesday. 

Settings

by Choco - 2023-04-14 06:39:22

But now I'm a tad curious. How can I find out what the setting is? Can't see anything on the report I got on Wednesday. 

You know you're wired when...

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