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Avatar f tn no. 84 is not high, it's only generally if it gets to over 100 at rest that tachycardia is diagnosed. As long as his heart rate is stable and there are no rhythm problems, then there is certainly no requirement for a pacemaker.
Avatar m tn These scars set up the heart for dysfunction of the sinus node, the natural pacemaker of the heart, as well as other tachyarrhythmias (abnormal fast heart beats), such as atrial flutter and fibrillation. The scarring can also lead to obstruction of inflow from the systemic or pulmonary veins. Third, there is some evidence that those right-side left ventricles that require training do not hold up as well over the long haul, with decreased function seen.
468015 tn?1218719780 If he had an MI (heart attack) or several that destroyed his heart muscle, then a pacemaker would fire but the muscle could be too damaged to respond and pump appropriately, I suspect that he has coronary artery disease as well as electrical issues.
Avatar n tn //www.mayoclinic.com/health/biventricular-pacemaker/HB00084. Hope this help.
Avatar m tn Hi how long has it been since they checked your pacemaker and when was it put in? They are set for a certain heart rate and when you excercise too fast maybe the pacemaker doens't beat fast enough for you. Also, the pacemakers have to be changed about every 10 years. I would get the pacemaker checked to see if it is functioning properly. Maybe walking is best for you.
Avatar m tn Her Cardiologist performed the standard 24 hour EKG which showed her heart rate dropping to 10-15 BPM and at times stopping entirely for 5 second intervals during a two hour period while sleeping.
754751 tn?1241304207 there is a site pacemakerclub where you can ask your question also to get a second opinion on this there are pacemakers for several different things I am no expert just a someone who has a pacemaker for heart failure and mine does keep my complete heart going otherwise I would not be here for all pacemaker patients or people who want info that is a useful site just for patients and some pacemaker technicians answers questions there also
Avatar f tn I believe on has their normal heart pulse timing shut down when a pacemaker is installed. So how can you have heart rhythm irregularities? So, I must misunderstand. At least my post my attract some better input from those who know better than I what is expected when one has a pacemaker. Sorry to read you are having such heart problems and at such a young age, but at least your young age should help you adjust and heal..wishing you the best.
1569985 tn?1328247482 In this case the pacemaker provides the only beat signal to the heart, the patient is fully dependent on the pacemaker to keep the heart beating. I suppose this is one way to stop AFib, but I have never read anything that would make me believe a pacemaker is used for this purpose.
Avatar n tn I am in great health other than my heart, am 5 feet 4 inches and weigh 112-115 lbs. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Am undergoing my next implantion next Tuesday. Thanks much.
492869 tn?1285018933 I'm just curious if anyone has had a pacemaker, or has had a doctor suggest a pacemaker to them as part of their Dysautonomia treatment. I've had it brought up a couple of times, but my doctors all wanted me to have a loop recorder first. I'm frightened by the prospect of an implantable loop recorder, never mind the pacemaker! I dismissed it without much further thought, but I'm curious about others opinions.
Avatar f tn Do understand that some people are totally dependent on the pacemaker, thus they have a heart rate controlled by the pacemaker, I'd think no thinner needed in this case. Others have a pacemaker to prevent the HR from going below some lower limit, maybe 40 bps. These people may also have other rhythm problems that require a thinner. Hope you get some input from those wearing a pacemaker.
Avatar m tn In order to keep the heart rate sufficently fast, Doctors sometimes need to implant a Pacemaker that will discharge only when the SA Node fails to fire. This type of Pacemaker monitors the heart, and if the SA Node goes too long without firing, the Implanted Pacemaker will discharge, therefore keeping the heart rate fast enough. If the SA Node works as expected, the Implanted Pacemaker does not do anything, just monitors.
Avatar n tn If that happens he will then have to do the open heart to patch up her heart and go ahead and finish the pacemaker swap and new lead. If however everything goes as planned, he will just have to go in through the groin, get the lead out, then go in her pacemaker site and swap out the pacemaker and put in the new lead. That way is MUCH better, no open heart surgery and recovery time would just be a matter of days instead of weeks.
Avatar n tn Just did some quick research on the other part of your question and found a site with some good information on the latest info. Very interesting! I thought the best info is in the conclusion where it states that overall there is less risk with radiation than being on meds for years or heart surgery. The site is: http://bjr.birjournals.
675084 tn?1233087505 Can your pacemaker be set to make your heart beat a certain rate? My mom's Medtronic pacemaker would not allow her heart to beat under 70 beats per minute. She had a dual pacemaker. Ask your doctor if they can set your pacemaker.
948996 tn?1245949077 Try not to worry as it could have been only a small heart attack with no heart muscle damage. People can have heart attacks with pacemakers. My Mom had several with her pacemaker over 12 year period.
Avatar m tn Whoa - slow down. It's not unheard of to have very well trained athletes with heart rates that low. He's a big name so his info is tossed around a lot, but Lance Armstrong's heart rate is about the same as bob110's, maybe lower, and I don't think Lance has or will be getting a pacemaker anytime soon. The American Heart Association recommends a pacemaker when the resting HR is below 40, but as with anything there are mitigating factors.
1744581 tn?1311302411 I'm a 34 yr old female & I have a pacemaker for congenital complete heart block. I had it replaced for the first time 5 weeks ago. A recent echo showed severe hypokinesis of the apical wall. Ejection fraction is 50%. My dr said this could be due to wear my lead is at. I returned to work a 2 weeks ago after being off for a month after my surgery. I'm a prep cook & my job is pretty easy. I'm on my feet all day but I've been doing the same work for years.
574170 tn?1277941303 my gf has be in the hospital for 4 weeks and she had heart problem where the heart would stop beating they put pace maker in then she had the same problem with it stop beating aging but my quesstion is with her heart like that will it be wise to hold off sex we do want to start a family soon
Avatar f tn Could the pacemaker itself be causing the dependency or is my heart getting worse? Is it still just the electrical part, or does becoming dependent on a pacemaker mean the physical heart is affected as well. Any info and guidance would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks so much!!
Avatar f tn i had a pacemaker put in because of irregular heart beat. my heart beat was too slow. i was on topral (a beta blocker) they took me off of it. the pacemaker helps with my heart beats and dizziness and no energy. i started having the palpatations before they put the last pacemaker in. i do feel dizzy at times. i discussed this with my dr. and they are going to put me back on topral after they find out if the leads have moved. he said it isn't dangerous. thanks again.
Avatar m tn A pacemaker is assurance against any arrhythmia that could cause cardiac arrest. It won't help any of the current heart condtions. Sometimes, as one ages there is some calicification of the heart valves that cause some leakage, and really not considered medically significant unless the leakage is moderate to severe, then there may be some shortness of breath, chest pains, etc. Thanks for sharing and if you have any further questions you are welcome to respond. Take care.
Avatar m tn if my heart rate is between 48-6o bpm. what should I do? I check my pulse many time still below normal. also i checked BP was between 100?60 and sometime 120/80 what is the best thing i can do?
Avatar f tn Am healthy 52 yr female just diagnosed with Tachy-Brady/PAF/SSS. No risk factors. All tests (blood/xray/etc) good; heart, valves, arteries healthy "just can't dance" (no rythm) Set up for pacemaker but referred to an electro-physiologist who is hesitant to do due to my age, and otherwise healthy heart. Wants to "wait and see" if I can "live with" symptoms and said I can continue regular activities. If symptoms are not livable, will try medication first.
Avatar m tn Hi, in regards to the monitor being sent home with patients. They are accurate but behind all recordings received from your total time of observation, it should have been edited by a tech or cardiologist. You said your leads kept falling off. These monitors do at time pick up artifact (false information) due to loss of leads, movement, tremors, electrical interferences. Eight second pauses are serious.
Avatar f tn I recently had a pacemaker implanted and I'm concerned whether it is safe or not to continue using our Ionic Pro ionic air purifier in the same room?
Avatar m tn I don't have any advice to give on heart block as I don't have it but I guess I would ask you what are your symptoms? Are you having difficulty functioning? Are there more symptoms then what you experienced while wearing the monitor and if so what are they? In general I think the cardiologist may be being cautious about putting in a pacemaker because you are young and it is a lot to deal with the rest of your life. If you are functioning well he may believe it is OK to wait.