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Pacemaker setting optimization

I had a Boston Scientific Dual Chamber PM placed in June. It's purpose was to address symptomatic Sick Sinus Syndrom producing long pauses of asystole. I also have A-Fib and a 1st Degree AV block and PVCs. This is a difficult combination to deal with for any cardiologist. I have two good ones, An EP Cardiologist and an excercise oriented Cardiologist. I had a very successful Cardiac Ablation in August that, so far, has enitrely eliminated A-Fib. I am 75 and a long time amateur competative...

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What’s next

If the protocol is ICD pacer, Coreg and amiodarene, Whats next?  Ablation ? 

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Surprise sedation

Hi everyone. So I'm at the hospital before my pm change and learned I will get light sedation after all, not just a local.  Yes!

see you on the other side!

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Heart catharazation with pacemaker

Anyone have a heart catharazation with a pacemaker?  I'm worried about that  having the leads in my heart.

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Hi, brand-new to the board

Hi,

This format is gonna take some getting used to! I hope this goes where it's intended... Anyway, hello.

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I am due for a pacemaker change..

Between two and 5 months I am get new pacemaker.  Mine is eight years old. They check battery getting low. Not sure if I was told. The new ones are 1/3 smaller or 1/3 as big as mine from 2015, matronic. Told it is out patient procedure. In and out by the afternoon. If anyone has had a change recently.  I would appreciate any advice, or what to expect. 

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Results of echo

Hello again, everyone.  Thank you for all the help you have provided to me in a different ..thread?  
I know I will be getting the info I am asking here sometime today but waiting is not my best trait so here's my question:

My 14 Yr old dual chamber Medtronicpm went  into safe mode Aug 15th.  I wanted to get the battery replacement asap and it is scheduled for tomorrow, Sept 7.  I had the echo yesterday and the report said I have mild regurgitation in t...

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An Update

Hello, I hope all are well,

I just wanted to come on here and provide an update for my situation. I have just had my anual check up, where I had an ECG, ECHO and consultation as usual. Everything came back absolutely fine, my echo looked really good and my heart looks and was functioning completely well and as it should in a normal heart, and my consultant seemed very pleased. 

This however, leaves the question of the cause of my symptoms still a mystery, but points it very c...

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PM automatic transmission

I have a Medtronic Azure and every three months it automatifcally sends a report transmission back to the homeland.

Today is the day for this third such transmission.  Never paid any attention to the two "sucessful transmissions" in past six months.  This one, however, seems to be 'stuck'.  It keeps up with the correct time and says it's "active."

Just wondering, if and how much battery power this transmission takes.  Just seems...

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hiking

Is it true that when I am hiking up a steep hill my pacemaker slows down because I have reduced my pace and my steeps are slower?

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PM

I had a PM (bradycardia) installed Jan 20/22.  It was intended to be a 3 wire cadliiac version.  Setup was completed and I was sent home.  During evening sleep I experienced a total body nerve event.  Vibration lasted about an hour.  Ambulance to hospital,  reset PM.  Experienced repeat event.  Clinic was unable to set PM without causing various versions of .  Decided to eliminate one wire from functioning.   ( apparently it was having is...

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Just a reminder of our important rules

Just a reminder to all members that we need to respect some common rules of “decency” when we post or make a comment on other members’ posts.  I have recently received a number of complaints about some of the comments that are being made.  I have to say that Tracey and I are doing our best to keep this site safe and clean, but it can be an uphill struggle sometimes, at least for me, to know how best to proceed.  

As you will read under Clu...

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Pacemaker check update

I just had my 6 week pacemaker check.

Battery life predicted: 2.3 years. Pacing in my left ventricle 30% of the time.  And the device is struggling with autocapture so is using a higher voltage than it needs.

Autocapture turned off and capture level set manually. Interval between the atria beating and the ventricle being paced extended to allow more time for a natural beat. 'Better for your heart if you're pacing less as well as for the battery.' Battery life now...

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Is Pacemaker ok

I have had my Pacemaker since 2015. For the past several months i feel a distinct vibration and a sound both only heard by myself. Sometime sounds louder than other times. I have verified these things with several Dr.'s and none can hear or feel these. I recently had a CT Scan of ears and all seems ok. Neuro/Ent Dr. said check with Cardiologist. I had an appointment with my Cardiologist and as a part of our conversation, he said the vibration/sound is not heart-related without doing any c...

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Pulse below pacer low limit

Hi---new member here.
Just had a pacer put in this week with a low limit of 60. Things were going fine until yesterday, when I checked the pulse ox my pulse bounced around 40s and 50s even going to 30s once. I do have AFib and when pulse ox was registered 60 the first days was likely out of it. I believe I'm probably in it now. Even so, the low numbers scare me (I dont mind when it goes 70s 80s).

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CPAP AHI noticeably since Pacemaker

Boston Scientific L131 implanted 8/7 and follow up with a slight tune 8/17 during follow up to help alleviate lightheadness when standing up.

Overall feeling noticeably better since PM. 

But AHI, specifically CA's (Clear Airway) a bit higher. AHI average hovering around 3 post PM vs around 1 pre PM

My settings are the same (I'll double check again)

Any CPAP/PM users with any experience.

I'm overall healthy, cycling regularly. Only reason for PM w...

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CRT and arrhythmia

Hello everyone. I'm a reasonably active, slim and otherwise healthy 45 year old female. I've had cardiac arrhythmia since childhood. In 2011 I was diagnosed as having a RBBB. On August 7th, this year, I was diagnosed with a Complete Heart Block and received a CRT-P pacemaker implant on August 15th. I wish I could say I'm doing well. I'm trying my best to present that way, but I am very frightened. Morning and night time are the hardest. I'm still experi...

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Using your real name/pseudonym

Hi there. Just a suggestion-please use a pseudonym (fake name) when setting up your account. It's so easy to look you up when you use your real name. It's easy to see the pics of your family and even your address and phone number, and workplace in some cases. Some might not be concerned. I'm more private. 
 

I do not use Facebook or Twitter (X) or other social media accounts, I am not criticizing those who do. Just a thought that here, in this space, it may be...

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Unexpectedly extreme pain following implant

Hi. I'm new here... I just got my ICD implanted 4 days ago, and the post-surgical pain is extreme; much worse than I expected. I usually have a pretty high tolerance to pain, but this is really bad. My doctor says that's not normal, and the Tylenol I'm taking should be managing it just fine. (I got the impression they don't believe me about the pain, or they think I'm being a baby.) 

The pain is only bearable when I have ice on it, which I'm keeping on const...

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Back with a question (of course)

I'm baa-aaack! I have been feeling great and happy with life lately, and decided that I should just get on with life. I'm still doing well--eating better than ever and exercising more etc, etc. My cardiologist continues to reassure me that all is looking wonderful. I just happened to go onto my health network patient site for something or other and saw that the most recent report sent by my monitor was posted for me to view, so I thought I'd just take a look. It's mostly medic...

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Your device makes you win at the slot machines.

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I am just now 40 but have had these blackouts all my life. I am thrilled with the pacer and would do it all over again.