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Pacemaker stops pacing as I increase intensity of work out

Hi! I started training for marathon last year, it was a gradual slow training process as my trainer knew I have pacemaker. I was also going to the pacemaker clinic several times and they made several tweaks on my pacemaker setting. However, late last year I wasn't able to join the marathon I signed up for because as we started our training for uphill, I noticed I have some fainting episodes. I went back to clinic and they've done a holter monitoring and it showed several SVTs but...

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Medtronic A3DR01 Pacing Modes

I am an active 63 year old male who has had a Medtronic A3DR01 since December 2017 due to third degree heart block.  I was initially set in MVP mode and was pacing the left ventrical at around 30-35% of the time.  After about 1 year I was told that I was missing ventricular beats and was reset to DDD mode with a 0.250 second lag.  I am now pacing at about 80% of the time.  My reading tells me that it is best to minimize left ventricle pacing, so this makes me unc...

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Response rate settings

Hi everyone, I would like an opinion on this.  I was in a serious motor scooter accident almost two years ago.  24 days in hospital, right leg broken in four places, brain injury, the list goes on.  Eight months later, I passed out while singing in a choir concert.  Started seeing a cardiologist and had all tests including electrophysiology, could find nothing.  They implanted a loop recorder with hopes to catch something.  Four months later, I almost passed out...

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CLS in Biotronik good or bad?

I had a Biotronik inserted 3 days ago. Me pulse races to hr of 120-130 with minor, minimal exertion. I have read on some posts that some EPS feel that the system’s CLS is the problem, and this feature should be turned off . Anyone have any experience or opinions?

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Upper heart rate too fast after AV node ablation

I have just had an AV node ablation a couple of days ago.  The pacemaker was implanted 6 weeks ago.  The lower rate is set to 80bpm which is not too comfortable as my own rate was low 60's. But my problem is that if I do anything remotely active my pulse shoots up to 140 or more.  What is going on?  I am scared to move.  I have phoned hospital, but will have to wait over the weekend.   Can anyone advise please?

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New Pacemaker WAY too sensitive

Just received a Biotronik for SSS  and CI. 3 days post op. I’m in good shape and, until recently , always had basal HR in 40s. Device is set at 40/150. However, now my basal hr is in 70s. I feel uncomfortable with a fluttering feeling in my chest. When I do very simple action like walk up stairs,it goes to 84. When I walk a quarter mile I get tachycardia with hr 120-130, and I have to sit down- worrying about passing out. Want to go back in and get this pm removed!  I was told...

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Explanation

Hi All, Is it possible someone can tell me a little about the device follow up report. The secretary gave me a copy . It say's 5600 rate drop episodes. , 3 non sustained  VT - SVT,  3  AT/ AF episodes 45 sec plus 8 mode switches less than 45 secs.  I am now atrially paced at 74% and ventricular at 13%. I Have never been vent paced , always less than .01 % Could someone please help me understand what this means. Thanks, and have a great wknd. I have a dual chamber medtr...

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Feeling restless

Hi everyone,

Really pleased I found this forum. Would be grateful for any help. 

I have had a dual lead ICD fitted for the last 15 years and two ablations for AF and SVT. For the most part I have coped well and not had any problems. Over the past past few weeks though I have been feeling distinct malaise - restless, sweating, insomnia. In short I just can’t relax which is leaving me in a misery.

i recently has a regular echo and my cardiologist checked o...

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Overdrive pacing

Does anyone have overdrive pacing on their pacemaker and why should it be on? 

 

Liz

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Questions and more questions

Hello to all. As others have said, finding this site 6 weeks ago, after that casual "complete-heartblock-you-need-a-pacemaker" day, has been so meaningful to feel, listen and learn from others.

I have an appointment with the cardiologist next week and I wondered if anyone had any suggestions as to what I should ask about. Sorry for the length of this message.

While I was in the hospital getting a dual chamber PM (3 leads), my bp continued to be higher. I'd...

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EPISODES

had p/m and now icd for 2 years,now experiencing episodes ( 2 IN A WEEK) .ANY SIMILAR ?

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Pm settings

Had my pm put in last October- I’ve noticed that when I exercise or get do something strenuous when my heart rate should be high it beats down to the 60bpm range which makes me not feel well my range is set at 60-160 just wondering if anyone experienced this also and what I should have my settings at I have a Medtronic icd- Thanks in advance Aaron 

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Can heart rate affect fluid retention?

I have kidney disease stage 3 and heart disease. I have had my St Jude Pacemaker since 2015 for SSS, low setting currently at 60 BPM.  I  limit sodium intake to 2300 mg (usually less) and limit fluid intake to 64 oz (both per Nephrologist advice). If I have 2 lb weight gain, I take Lasix.

I feel hesitant to take Lasix since it is hard on kidneys but know excess fluid is hard on the heart

I'm wondering... if I had my low rate higher, such as 70 BPM, would I have less...

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Device time settings

Hey all.What a week! I went in for my 6-week check. The technician was not very clued up and had to keep phoning Medtronic for instructions...also defensive about answering questions... anyhooo... Cardio sorted the settings and she teleconferenced with colleagues and I left with my HR upped to 70 bpm from 60bpm, RR turned on AND sleep settings in place between 22:00and 06:00 @ 50 bpm.

By Thursday I was Exhausted! I had been rudely awakened each morning at 04:00 by a rapid...

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4 month check up

Had my 4 month check up for my device and it went great. The doctor was happy with the healing, never had to use the device at all and everything is looking great. They paced my heart to make sure it worked and that was weird, felt like someone had a thumb on my heart and was pushing, was not a fan.

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Stress Test need some advice.

Hello, it has been a while my current pacer setting is 60/145 just saw my cardiologist on Monday, he wants me to have a stress test to see how high I can get my heart rate up, so they know what to adjust the upper rate at. This is what I want so I can start doing more intense exercise and start lifting light weights. I am only 27 and I am active but I have not pushed myself since I started to feel off after I became pacer dependant. For a little while my own heart rythm came back but sin...

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Light headed when resting

I've had my pacemaker 6 weeks and already had 4 adjustments. These last 2 adjustments really kicked my butt. I'm fine if I keep moving but when i rest I get light headed, my legs get weak,  nauseous, and headaches. I also will get a twitch in my left boob and it's not when the pacemaker is kicking in because my heart rate is in the 80s when that happens. I keep getting told it's trial and error But its really taking a toll on me. I never was like this or felt this ba...

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BPM settings

This  is probably not important but my PM BPM is set at 70 (low) and every few days it goes down to 69 BPM.  the settinga are 70 to 130.  I have a fitbit which is why I can monitor it.  I assume this is normal and flucutations are expected.  Thank as usual for all the good advice.

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What is PVARP

I just joined Pacemaker Club and this is my first post. I’m hoping someone will be able to give me a layman’s overview of PVARP. I’m trying to get a basic understanding of it in an attempt to get my pacemaker settings properly adjusted. The “pacer” says her hands are tied by PVARP and cannot make the changes I’m asking for.

A bit of history: I’m a 62 yr old male and I’ve been very active most of my life until a number of years ago when I s...

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Breathless 2 weeks after PM Implant

Hello:  I had my Pacemaker installed 2 weeks ago for Mobitz Stg 2 heart block.  I have been fitted with a medtronic double lead. Everything is healing nicely bruises on their way out and no discomfort now. This last week I have been feeling quite out of breath, and thus haven't realy ventured far out of the house too much. Sleeping is problematic as I can feel my heart thumping away. Prior to surgergy I walked 3 miles a day with my pooch with no problems.  My hear...

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