Replacement leads from pm

Hello everyone.
I have not been on here for sometime now, been busy with son and partner being poorly, but nevertheless I still think about you all. I have a query and that is I have had 2 pm's and maybe due for another replacement soon. They left the old wires in and inserted another 2 wires, should I need to have anymore wires, how much space left for wires to be implanted. Sounds complicated, hope you good friends can understand me. Take care all of you
Sue

2 Comments

hi suze

by Hot Heart - 2010-03-20 03:03:07

nice to see your message wondered how you were, hope yr son and partner bit better now.

I dont know the answer to your question but I have seen posts in here from people who have multiple leads and seem ok.

From what I have read I sort of think that the leads can remain in place as long as they arent damaged enough to cause any danger.

You may be lucky and they use the old wires, hope so, you take care

HH x

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by Pookie - 2010-03-20 09:03:53

Hi Sue.

I recall TraceyE answering that question not too long ago. I think she had some kind of test called a Venogram (?) to see how much space was left for the wires....

When I have to have my pacemaker and/or leads replaced, I sure hope that the wireless model is available in Canada by then.

I'm sure Tracey will pop in soon and give you some great advice.:)


Take care,
Pookie



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