Exit Block?

Hi- has anyone ever had exit block with their leads? I had my PM installed in August and found out today that I have exit block. I am so scared- does anyone have any input on this complication? Thanks!


2 Comments

Exit Block Definition

by ela-girl - 2007-12-13 12:12:37

Heya, lucybell. By no means am I a doctor, but I am assuming that a lead is not working properly and will need to be extracted and replaced via another surgery? "Exit block" happens when a lot of of scar tissue forms at the tip of the lead, causing it to need more energy to function than your pacemaker can deliver. I don't know more than this. Never had this problem. I hope this info. help a little and someone else can chime in!

ela-girl

Thanks Ela-girl

by lucybell - 2007-12-16 02:12:11

Hi Ella-girl thank you for the kind words! It seems that this is a rare condition as there is very little information about it. I have to have surgery tomorrow so I guess I will know more after that! Happy Holidays:)

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