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blood pressure

im sure this question has been asked before but can anyone tell me if there is a connection between the pacemaker and raised blood pressure? before the pacemaker my blood pressure lower reading(diastolic) was 80-85 but now it is 97 the top reaing is fine 120. im frustrated as to why the reading has altered.

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A new catagory

Just a suggestion for a possible new catagory of postings for this site - "Reference Library". A couple of weeks back someone posted a Q&A session between a cardiologist and some students about Pacemakers. I also remember seeing another post of someone's surgeon's report of the procedure of implanting a PM. These things would invaluable to someone who's just gotten a PM (or will soon be getting one).

Donna

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Tired still

Hi Its me moaning minnie.

Still feeling tired. When does this get better am now in my eight week and thought I would have more energy.

Went home to england for a holiday and visited an English cardiologist to try and understand the ins and outs of pacemakers. He wants to see the test results from France to see if I really need the pacemaker. he feels that if it is only the slow beat at night then he would not have installed one! Which one do you believe French or E...

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How should it look?

Hi

I am always asking questions! Getting on for five weeks after my dual chamber pacemaker was put it. The area is still a bit swollen but the bruising which was very bad has almost gone. I am concerned about the site - it is very raised and I can feel the hardness of the pacemaker protruding on one side much more than the other. This is visible as well.

The scar is raised and hard like a bone on top of the raised site of the pacemaker - it just doesn't feel right. Hav...

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Anxiety

I am nine months post-op and still dealing with anxiety, not feeling well at times, etc. I now developed a new phobia and that is going to the cardiologist for follow-up for the PM I am seeing a counselor on a regular basis to try and help me get past this phobia which also includes taking some meds. Has anyone else gone through this?

Sharon B

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Fingers Crossed!

I posted a few times about how I had my pacemaker removed following an infection last november. Well yesterday I got a new one implanted! I was on a waiting list but I rang the hospital and they gave me a cancellation so I got it done yesterday.
It went well and so far I feel really well. The new pacemaker is on my right hand side so I have a new scar, the old one was on the left. It's a St Jude Microny so it's tiny. I'm feeling much better already as I had been very tired due to the bradyc...

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feeling out of sorts

Hi,
I had a medtronic pacemaker/difibulator placed on 2-28-08.I am at home now but have no appeitite,have feelings of my passing out as I did last week,,and some dizzy spells.My question is
this normal and are my feelings of anxiety also normal.I know a lot has happened to me over the last week but i would just like to hear from a fellow patient if this is normal,does it get better?By the way,my appetite is a bit better this morning but I would still like to hear from you guys.THANKS

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still very young

First i need to thank you all for existing; ever since my heart block (15 sec. in arrest) and emergency PM on Friday, 29th I've been recovering at home and your messages here have been a Gpdsend of informatin and support.
I've never had any heart problems so I am very new at this and puzzled by my new life as a bionic woman.
Physically I am pretty well (though still weak) but emotionally I am a wreck. When will I feel normal again?
It's been almost a week and I am still tired an...

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won't need a pacemaker anymore

i was told by my cardiologist that i will need a new heart because of my left ventrical collapsing, anyways i have had my pacemaker since i was just 6 month old and i am now 21 going to 22 what i need to know is that if you know anybody who has had a pacemaker for more than 2 decades and then have it removed from them, no longer needing it, i need to know if i will be the first person in history to have my pacemaker for more then 2 decades then not needed anymore.

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I would like to apologize

I dont want to stir anything up again, but I feel the need to apologize for posting some of the comments I did about the joke. Going through a lot right now, which still is not an excuse, but just wanted to say I am sorry.

Debbi

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Change of leads

Hi, I went to the pacemaker clinic today for my yearly check-up, only to be told one of the lead has a problem and needs to be replaced. Has any one had leads replaced to tell me about it?

Thanks

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biking

What type of protective vests do you recommend for a leisurely bicycle rider? I have been known to go over the handle bars on an off trail mountain bike ride in the past but don't plan to do this again. Where can the vests be purchased?

Does anyone else get short of breath when they first start hiking? It takes about 45 minutes before I feel as if I can keep up. I don't take any heart meds.

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Solarium???????????

Hi All,
I saw some stuff about solariums and couldn't beleive Claire olivers name didn't pop-up!!

Solariums have been massive news in Australia-I won't paraphrase, just read blow.

Because I care about you ALL. :-)
Pete


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ANTI-SOLARIUM campaigner Clare Olive...

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Spasms from Biventricular Pacemaker

Hi...

Since I've had my AV node ablation and biventricular pacemaker implanted last Oct, at times I seem to get spasms in my heart area and around my stomach. Everything will seem fine, then all of a sudden I feel my chest start pulsating for no particular reason. I mentioned it to my EP and he and a tech readjusted the settings on my PM and it seemed somewhat better. He said the other alternative would be to go in and try to relocate my leads. I try to get used to these spasms si...

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Meds for a fib

in 2004 I had a catheter ablation and was implanted with a pacemaker. Until this summer I was not experiencing a fib symptoms, however now I am told by my DR that I am in full blown afib again and he is suggesting that I may need to get the ablation done again, and take digoxin. The only meds I am on are warafin, spironolact, and Norvasc 2.5. Has anyone with a pacemaker had success with meds also. Before my ablation and paemaker meds just made me feel like sitting on the couch and vegging,...

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thanks for the support..

I POSTED ABOUT A WEEK AGO AS A NEW MEMBER AFTER HAVING A PM PUT IN AFTER 3 UNSUCCESSFUL ABLATIONS AND JUST HAD GONE THROUGH THE SURGERY..I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE THAT HAS RESPONDED. YOU ALL HAVE BEEN GREAT AND VERY ENCOURAGING IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME..KIM

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slow vt?

i am a 51 year old man had an icd for 12 years. Ive had 3 ablations in that time with little or no sucess.The EP says i have scare tissue on my heart from a mild heart attack. i am on sotalol mexiletine and lopressor which seem to be working . ive had my share of shocks over the years,but have been under control pretty well the last couple years. anyway.what im having now is high heart rate under no exertion at all between 100 and 120 bpm. my normal rate is 50-60 bpm .This is not high enough for...

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Recent Pm in

New to the site--finding out alot of info. I just had my pm put in 2 weeks ago. When i tell people they say no way bc i appear to be a very healthy 21 year old...which i thought i was. I also am taking toprol and wondering if any of u had side effects to this medication and is there another med i could be on instead

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anyone played the wii

hi i just wondered if anyone had any experience of playing the wii (a virtual game played through the tv) is it safe to play with ta pacemaker or does anyone know of any contraindications thanks

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Support Group

Hi Everyone,

I love this support group but, I was wondering if anyone has actually started one up in their area? I am thinking about doing it.If anyone would have any info they could share with me about this...that would be great.

I went into my MD yesterday because I have to have surgery next week & they wanted me to have a physical before I do this. e informed me that not only did my heart stop for 19 sec, but also 2 times for 30 sec. I find this rather disturbing that my...

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