How long does pacemaker surgery take

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Sorry you haven't gotten any help, it may be the "generator repair" part is the problem. I do not recall ever reading anything about a "generator" in discussions about pacemakers. Are you sure you have the referral information correct? I'm sure the referral includes transfer of information doctor-to-doctor, so you should be safe regardless of your understanding. Good luck. Maybe my "bump" on your post will get a pacemaker experienced person to comment.

t live pill to pill anymore. My question is how long does this take? I started taking 1 less everyday, and now i'm down to 1 today, and tomorrow it will be none. How long will I feel the withdraw symptoms? I feel like i'm coming out of my skin. I can't sleep, I don't want to ever feel like this again.

I just wondered how dangerous Sinus Node surgery is and if it can effect the longevity of your life after having it done and if it can possibly cause further heart problems in the future? Thanks ahead of time.

After a (small) stroke conjectured to have been caused by atrial febrillation (accompanied by a heart rate of 160 (3x her normal rate)), my wife had a pacemaker implanted and is now on coumidin, digoxin, and metoprolol. In a brief phone conversation with her doctor, she asked how long she'd be on the coumidin. He responded, "forever.

I think it would be a good idea to follow up with your doctor. Sorry you had to go through so much. Hope you are feeling better.

I am not sure how long it would take normally but it was about three weeks before I started feeling better. It is really sore the first three or four days. Did you have it yet?

s own pacemaker does not work. Would I be out of line to ask them for a pacemaker replacement instead of just having more checks?

But even with the pacemaker and oxygen, she is only able to move around the house a small amount. I am wondering how much less she will be able to do once the battery ceases to function. Will she still be able to move about the house or will she be more tired than she is already?

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?

how long does it take for the wires to retract if they are left out post surgery?

d also ask what the doctor what s/he thinks the prognosis would be if your father-in-law does NOT have the surgery? How long does he think it would be before symptoms get worse? Overall, based on his experience with other patients of like age and state of health, how likely is it that your FIL could be kept comfortable if he chose not to have the surgery? Also, I'd ask if this was his FIL or his Dad, based on everything he knows, what would he advise him to do? My heart goes out to you.

Hello Thanks for joining the site and posting your question. This is an interesting one I don't think I've ever encountered. In general, does your French horn rest on the area where your current pacemaker is and where it is to be replaced? I wouldn't think so. And I wouldn't think this will impact your ability to play. However, recovery from the replacement can take a few days to a month or so.

This is very rare, occurring less than 1/1000 patients. Long term consequences include infection of the device or leads, requirement of long term follow up. It is generally a very well tolerated procedure and quite safe especially if performed by an electrophysiologist.

im also unsure what to expect next as having a pacemaker fitted at 32 was a bit of a shock and now this ...How can i have a problem with both a slow heart rate and now a fast one????

This may be seem long, but I have many questions. I will start from the beginning. While driving on a long trip, I experienced an "episode". My heart wasn't racing, vision was fine. I just did not feel right, so I pulled over into a gas station parking lot for about an hour. Still didn't feel "right" so I called the ER as I didn't feel comfortable driving. Doctors could not find anything wrong so they kept me for some tests.

My father got one about 2 years ago, has had a heart attack & stroke at 72, would have died peacefully after 20 years of CHF, but his defibulator kept bringing him back, he can barely speak, can't set up or reposition himself, can't feed himself, has said many times since he's tired, he wants it done, they can't turn it off because he doesn't have a living will & every time it goes off it kills a little more of his heart, so it is dragging it out until it kills all of

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