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Avatar n tn One of the common complications that we see in these patients is sinus node dysfunction, or abnormal function of the natural pacemaker of the heart. This is due to the large amount of surgery and scar tissue near the sinus node, which can certainly occur with an intracardiac version of the Fontan. Therefore, it is not uncommon to see heart rates this low in patients after a Fontan. At this point, the most important fact is that she is asymptomatic.
Avatar n tn This seems odd to me, slow heart rate so exercise and if you pass out then we will talk about a pacemaker. I just had hernia repair surgery and have not been able to exercise. Currently the tired feeling is pretty bad and my energy level is horrible. My General Doc was suprised by his conclusion. Thoughts on my condition, any similar experiences? Should I seek another opinion on whether a pacemaker should be implanted?
Avatar n tn High reading has been 204/189 to a low of 157/94. He also has a pacemaker. Is it possible that the pacemaker simply needs recalabrating?
Avatar n tn t get a pacemaker, I would have to stop all exercise. I got the pacemaker implant and the HR drops have decreased to about one per 3 months now, about the same frequency as when I was in my 20's. Immediately prior to the pacemaker implant, the heart rate drops were occurring several times per week. Getting my pacemaker properly adjusted was very difficult and I changed Cardio EPs three times, involving very much of trial and error on their part.
Avatar f tn My husband has been totally reliant on a pacemaker since unsuccessful surgery for WPW 27 years ago. Recent nuclear testing shows CI although his pacemaker is rate-responsive. He's at the end of life of his 3rd battery. One failed lead was replaced 13 yrs ago and so 3 are in place. He now needs a 4th lead but has ongoing circulation issues from the space occupied by leads. Would a dual-sensor pacemaker be likely to help the CI? Would all models require 2 new leads instead of one?
Avatar n tn i had surgery 7 weeks ago st jude aorta valve dacron graft for ascending aorta. Four days after surgery i need a pacemaker due to the surgery. My question is there any long term risk or dangers of this that i should look out for. I take amiodarone (200mg) for a-fib that i developed after pacemaker surgery and celexa 20mg, zocor 20 mg. norvasc 5mg. coumadin 7.5mg m & w 5 mg. the other days of the week. I started rehab tues.
Avatar n tn Thanks you for replying grendslori, the doctor has advised a pacemaker but given my age I am a bit apprehensive. My heart rate is 40beats p/m and I feel fatique and black spots when i wake up.
741463 tn?1293929462 You simply cannot go wrong with following a good diet, exercise and good medications, regardless of your medical condition. I say that with some authority as took terrible care of myself as a younger man, and cleaned up my act as an older man. I smoked, didn't exercise, was overweight, and at age 59 had a big fat heart attack. I made a commitment change my habits, and so far, it's worked but it was a rocky road.
Avatar n tn Currently my dad who remains in hospital is experiencing an irregular heart rate. Prior to surgery his heart rate was around 50-60. Since surgery it has been anywhere from 64 to 190. He has a mechanical valve and they are now talking about having a pace maker put in. The explanation given for the irregular heart rate was that following this type of surgery the heart can swell which interferes with the conductivity of the heart. What would your advice be in regards to this?
2079510 tn?1332114779 I feel worse after the second surgery. I have been told that a pacemaker will not help this condition and I am very hesitant to have the "maze" surgery. I have been cardioverted 13+ times in the last year (lost count after having it done so many times). Is there anyone out there that has been in this situation with the ablation procedure not working for them at all?
Avatar f tn A week later I was released with 7 medications and a LifeVest with plans to get a pacemaker after the 1st of the year. The heart failure team and cardiology team want to try a pacemaker before looking for a new heart. I pray the pacemaker works wonder. Anyone else with an EF below 15% and have been able to make improvements to increase your EF? If so, what has worked for you?
Avatar m tn that could have been utilized instead of a pacemaker? 5) Should I have been given an antibiotic after the surgery or is it normal practice to not prescribe one? 6) Should I feel the pacemaker when it kicks in? 7) Currently, my pacemaker is set at 40 and has kicked in less than 20% of the time. Is that normal? 8) I have read on internet that septic shock reaccurs. How likely is this?
Avatar m tn My pacer was inserted three years ago, and my heart rate and blood pressure rates were great afterwards. However, I had to have bypass surgery, and following the surgery my heart rate and blood pressure was hard to control. The docs contacted my pacer manufacturer and together, they found the problem. I'd strongly urge you to contact St. Judes and send them the very well worded post that you sent us, and ask them for some help. St.
Avatar f tn Recently, I Have Been Passing Out Many Times. Honestly, It's Like Every Minuite And A Half. My Parents Took Me To Hospital And They Have Done A 24 Hour Trace Of My Heart. The Result... I Need A Pacemaker. The Only Issue With This Is The Fact That I Don't Know What One Is. I'm 15 And Really Don't Understand This Whole Process. My Mum Is Sick With Worry And I Cannot Find A Way To Calm Her Down.
Avatar n tn I am a 60 yo man with history of bypass surgery 5 years ago due to blocked LAD at bifurcation. Since then have been essentially asymptomatic even during frequent heavy exercise such as running and cycling. Resting pulse is in low 40's which is where it has been for years. During the last 6 months, I have had perhaps four occasions of dreaming that I cannot get a breath, like I had a severe cold. It did not wake me up. When I did awake, I was in no way congested.
Avatar f tn Sorry to hear of your problems. I do not know the what exercise can be done when on a pacemaker, but it sounds like you are still running on your own timing if you are able to exercise in an aerobic way (you didn't state that). I also understand a pacemaker would treat AFib only if your had a full shut-down and are are operating under full-time pacemaker timing. I could be wrong on this point, I am not a pacemaker patient myself. What has you doctor said about your symptoms?
Avatar f tn hello i've had a pacemaker for 2 years now, can I do the hcg shots/diet??? is it safe? i am 31 years old and weigh 225 lbs. i need to lose weight and i need help.
Avatar n tn i am 60 years old with diabetics,hypertension and asthma, CAD, MR, LV dysfunction my ejection fraction is 25.
Avatar n tn i had 3 open heart surgery and on my 2nd. pacemaker.. my first pacemaker last me for 18yrs. and just got my 2nd. pacemaker Dec.2006.. my pacemaker was implanted in my upper chest on the right side.. only thing i hate the surgery doctor told me he would use the same cut as the other pacemaker but when i woke up he cut me in another spot.. well i can say.. ask your doctor his he using the same cut as the first pacemaker was in..
Avatar m tn It often happens in healthy men with high vagal activity (high activation of the resting autonomic nervous system). The important question is if your heart rate rise sufficient during exercise. If you can exercise with a fairly high heart rate, this is not a concern. It's important not to create "diagnoses" out of nonspecific EKG and echo details. 1st degree AV block, incomplete right bundle block, early repolarization, intraventricular conduction delays, etc..
Avatar m tn I would suggest you determine both the make and model number of your previous and present pacemaker. The next step would be to call the present pacemaker manufacturer and ask for a comparison of features. If they have the same features, then in all probability the present one isn't programmed correctly, or possibly your heart function has changed. That being said, the fact that your increased fatigue approximated the time of your bypass suggests a need for a stress test.
Avatar n tn I'm 27 now, and I had my pacemaker implanted in 2002. Its not a bad surgery, I was awake for mine. They gave me some medication to help me relax, and a local anesthesia. I could feel some pressure and stuff while they were actually doing the implant, but it wasn't painful. I stayed overnight one night in the hospital, and then was released the next evening. Recovery was fine...my incision was a little sore and tender, but nothing I couldn't handle.
Avatar m tn I have had an ablation surgery. I have had a- flutter surgery followed by a cardio version. I had a hard cough and have been in A-fib for 2days. I am taking Flecainide 100mg twice a day. What is the next step? I am 75 and in good health.
675084 tn?1233087505 good you ask me.. my pacemaker is set to 80beats and I'm 100% depend on my pacemaker.. i have a Medtronic this my 2nd. pacemaker... my first Medtronic pacemaker i had it for 18 yrs. until the doctor turn it down than it didn't work good.. had to get a new one.. in Dec. it will be 2yrs. i had my pacemaker check last week and i find out the doctor that put my pacemaker in didn't set my pacemaker for life depend.. Good news is now my pacemaker is set for it not to be ever turn off..
Avatar n tn When I do any exercise that really contracts the muscle that my pacemaker lies under, I pay attention to how it feels and stop or switch positions if it feels like it is putting too much pressure on the pacemaker. If your pacemaker has been implanted recently, be especially careful for the first few months while the scar tissue grows to hold the pacer and leads in place.
Avatar n tn Well, not normal, but certainly not unheard of. After bypass surgery they leave a wire temporarily hanging out of the chest, attached to the heart, in case there are rhythm problems. Heart surgery is very traumatic for the organ and it just needs a little while to recover. It's great that his heart has gone from 10-36% though, in just a week.
Avatar m tn His heart rate was in the low thirties. Three days later he had a pacemaker implanted, his heart rate the day of the surgery was 27. His EF was normal and he had clear cardio arteries. His blood pressure was around 145/85-90. He was walking about 3 miles up and down hill 3 to 4 times a week. He has never had a heart attack. He is a type two diabetic with an A1C of 5.5 and is overweight. On new meds his BP dropped to 117/70.