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Pacemaker in hot weather

I feel like my medtronic pacemaker is less effective in very hot weather. It's working, but I seem to have more trouble walking upstairs outside than in moderate weather. Does that make sense according to way Medtronic measures needs?

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Any pilots in here?

Hi, just wondering if there are any active pilots with a pacemaker? I am getting ready for my check-ride, and now looks like things are on hold. Just wondering if you put in for the waiver, and are now cleared to fly?

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ICD Pain

I've had my ICD for 5 years now (after two years with a pacer); and I've been experiencing pain in the area of my icd. Does anyone else experience this?  I am also having problems with CAD with a 50% stenosis.  I've not been feeling great but this pain is really bothering me.  It feels like a sharp, cutting pain.  Please let me know if anyone experiences this!  Thanks so much!

 

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NYHA Class 1

This has been bothering me for some time and I'm wondering if anyone  here has this included on their transmission reports. My pacemaker is Medtronic, dual lead that I got in 2020 due to 2nd and 3 rd degree Heart block. 
At the top of my report, under History, it says " Normal sinus, frequent 2nd and 3rd AV block, NYHA Class I. 
When I Googled NYHA Class I I found that's the heart failure classification. Class I being no restrictions on activities or symp...

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Pacemaker post op feeling

Hi everyone . 

Hi had my procedure 2 weeks ago . 

I'm 45vex athlete fit.

The doctor sticked tge pacemaker to my muscle under the double layer of skin on my left side . 

It's only been2 weeks, but I have this non stop sensation of constant rubbing on the pacemaker   

It also feels very fragile as if it could move at anytime.

Does this feeling get better   ??? 

Will the pacemaker feel at one with my body a...

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Never the same

Hi,

I had my pacemaker implanted 9 years ago at the age of 24 for a complete AV block. It happened in a traumatic way and I developed anxiety / panic attacks for maybe two years after. It since has been going well, I have good and bad days but never like before were I used to have panic attacks frequently... very frequently.

About one month ago, I went to the ER because my heartbeat went up to 170. They kept me for the night and let me go saying there was no danger to that arythmi...

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Hiccups and shortness of breath

HI Everyone

I had my BiV pacemaker put in June 1 this year so 2 1/2 months post op.  The last couple of weeks I had a recurrence of shortness of breath when bending over and also I could not seem to stop myself from lifting which also caused some problems with shortness of breath and pain under the ribs.  Then I stopped lifting etc but found that I continued to have this pain in my diaphragm and I could not catch my breath at times.  I know when my anxiety kicks in and th...

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Reflux

Hi  Similar to previous post. Being a 'newby' have a lot to learn.

Reflux (GERD) seems to be worse since implantation. Could the problem be related to the new pacemaker settings and is there a fix ?  First pacemaker check due 30th Aug.

Many thanks   Neil

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Blood pressure

Hi , I'm new to the Pacemaker club . First implant (Dual chamber) pacemaker 26th July 2023.As always there are many questions which I hope with the knowledge you guys have can shed some light on the various topics. 

Since implantation seems I have changes in BP (increase) not the normal steady state. Discussed with GP and decided to increase my Losartan which has reduced the BP considerable. Bloods and review in 2 weeks. Your thought would be very welcome ?

Neil

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Home monitor

Hi everyone, 

6 months ago I went into 3rd degree heart block the day after my hip replacement op. My pacemaker was fitted 4 days later which also caused a pneumothorax! 

it was all quite a shock and whilst I've recovered pretty well I'm yet to receive the home monitor I'd been assured by the Cardiologist. 
 

I've had one check up at the PC, and was told there's a world shortage. 
 

I wonder does anyone k...

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question

I have had a pacemaker since December 2021. Four times within four days of a remote or in-office transmission, I have had an "episode" which may affect me for about 24 hours. The symptoms have included confusion, memory lapse, extreme tiredness and a desire to sleep, an "icky" feeling. Tests in urgent care or ER have revealed nothing. Can anyone comment on similar experiences?

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RF ablation of Atrial Tachycardia

 

EDIT: I added an image of the ablation sites in the gallery.

Friday was my RF ablation. When he came in I told him about an episode the night before after going upstairs and starting a bath that lasted for over ten minutes. He said he thought that sounded more like an AVNRT type of thing. While interrogating the device he says "3 ventricular high rate episodes, thats new for you!" The initial plan was to have me awake for the first half but was changed last minute...

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EF and CRT-D

Hello! It’s been awhile since I have been on here. I received my CRT-D back in 2015. My EF was 25 at the time. It went up to 50-55 within two months of pacing! The only med I was taking was a blood thinner and Coreg CR 20. Fast forward 8 years…I have 7 months left on pacer and now my EF has dropped to 35-40. I have 808 PVCs in an hour…yes…that many! Anyway my EP that implanted my pacer out me on Mexiletine twice a day. Major heartburn and headache. They tried adjust...

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Looking for a travel case for Biotronik Smart Messenger

I'm wondering if anyone could recommend a travel case which is fairly close to the size of the Biotronik Smart Messenger.  

I've seen the generic electronics travel cases on Amazon, but was looking for something smaller, to take up less space in my laptop bag.

Any case suggestions are appreciated.  All the Best.

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Dizzy

Hey guys, been awhile. 
 

last night I had a pretty uncomfortable feeling of lightheadedness followed by being paced and rapid heartbeat...not to mention panic and fear. 
 

I suffer from SSNS (sick sinus node syndrome). 
 

I just had a functions check done on dual chamber pacemaker. All was normal. 
 

Any ideas what may of happened? And why would I get dizzy if I have a pacemaker set to 60bpm? 
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First Post

Hello,  This is my first post. 

First pacemaker fitted in 2012

I had atrial fibrillation and 3 failed ablations, so pacemaker was fitted.  I had a total hip replacement due and was in Agony but the surgeon wouldn't go ahead until I had an AV node ablation.  This made me pacemaker dependent.  This pacemaker was only replaced in 2023.  (11years 7months)  I experienced lethargy for months before it was  replaced.  Since my new box in N...

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Fluttery feeling

I received my pacemaker on 8/9/2023.  After I had it interigated for the first time. It was only pacing atrial which I thought that was what it only was supposed to do. I have a on demand dual chamber, one lead in right atrium and another lead in the left ventricle. I started v pacing while in the hospital still and had a flutter my feeling right under my left breast. Is it normal to feel pulses from your wires?  It has done it every day around the same fine then occasionally d...

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So when is the payoff?

To recap: I'm a little over two weeks post implant. Diagnosis: 1st degree AV block, bradycardia, chronotropic incompetence. 

I was essentially asymptomatic until early June when my HR dropped to 40 while cycling and I was light headed as a result. These episodes were getting progressively worse, going from a few minutes a couple of times a day to near constant at the time I was implanted.

Look back (I keep pretty extensive records of my health) I see there were n...

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bump

Hi, I just received my pacemaker last week, is there supposed to be large bump where the incision is? The area does not hurt or look infected, just wondering if it is just normal, or maybe a hematoma? It's been there since day 1.

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Is it working

Hi,

I had my pacemaker fitted just over a week ago August 3rd. Before the implant I was asymptomatic I had had no incidents of fainting or blackouts just an occassional dizzy spell and palpitations. After the procedure I have had some incidents of palpitations accompanied by dizziness, but basically everything is as it was. I will be having my six weekly checkup and assessment when any faults will be detected. Are there any symptoms that things are not going according to plan?

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