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Avatar f tn It was later determined at autopsy that her pacemaker lead had fractured. It was a Medtronic pacemaker. I have been in disbelief since then. I understand that these are just wires.And as an electrophysiologist so eloquently put it, "they are like a paperclip.If you bend a paperclip enough times, it will eventually break." And that leads are the "achillles heal" of the pacemaker. This to a mourning mother doesn't sit well.
Avatar f tn Well maybe I had some pacemaker operating when I was in surgery, Of course don't know anything about what went on in there, thank god, the anesthesiologist kept me under the whole time. My surgeon/hospital was all for back on your feet and I was sitting up in a high back chair within a few hours after surgery. I had several catheters hanging out of me and was hooked up to heart monitoring equipment.
Avatar m tn After reviewing a chest x-ray and testing the pacemaker, the electrophysicologist deactivated the atrial lead (via programming) because it was partially dislodged which was causing it to fire irregularly and only at high levels - this was what was causing the diaphragm twitch. The electrophysiologist explained that the atrial lead targeted Atrial Fib and was primarily for quality of life, whereas the ventricle lead was targeting bradycardia and pauses.
Avatar n tn My mom Just found out a couple weeks ago that she had a lead wire to her pacemaker that was "cracked". She was scheduled for surgery last night. Right before they started to operate, after she'd been put under, they did something that allowed them to see that the wire wasn't just "cracked". Her lead was broken about an inch from the pacemaker and all of the remaining lead had followed the natural path that the blood takes and was all coiled up inside her heart.
Avatar n tn My friend informed me today that the blood clot on her atrial pacemaker lead has not dissolved (she was on Coumadin) and in fact has gotten larger and more are forming on the lead. What could cause a blood clot to form on a pacemaker lead and how common is this? If anyone has had this happen, what was done or can it be corrected safely? I'm very concerned about her and want to help her find any information that can help.
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 f tn hi i have a dual chamber lead pacemaker and my pacemaker clinic believes my pacemaker lead had either dropped or dislodged and is pacing me where i don't need pacing it's my question is can the leads cause pvcs how can a venogram check the position my leads.
Avatar m tn t seem to find one that raises my level without causing diarrhea. Any ideas? Should I have them redo the surgery if the pacemaker lead is not working?
Avatar m tn My husband had a Medtronic ICD implanted in 2004. Unfortunately he has one of the recalled leads. He had the generator replaced in 2/09 and was told the lead was not broken. Four weeks later he received four shocks and went to the ER. The defibrillator was turned off with the pacer still working. Now the doc wants to replace the lead. This is causing a lot of anxiety and my husband would like to just keep the defibrillator turned off.
Avatar f tn I just had a dual lead pacemaker put in 3 days ago to control accelerated junctional rhythm. The same night of surgery I had ajr of 135 it had overridden my pacemaker. I continue to have junctional rhythms and very rarely is my heart rate,at 85 which is what pacemaker is set at. I can't walk from one room to another without heart racing and out of breath. I feel horrible.. Will this get better as maybe my heart is irritated? I feel worse than. Before pacemaker.
Avatar f tn Yes, I got problem with my pacemaker. Not surgery or infection part. It is the programming part. Lead also failed once. Take care.
Avatar n tn Hello -- I have a two-lead ICD for HCM and then had a septal myectomy. The surgery decreased my risk, but also left me with complete heart block.So, when the ICD wears out, I'll switch to a pacemaker in the generator changeout. My question: can I keep my leads stay intact, with the high-voltage lead in my right ventricle simply being used as a second pacemaker lead?
Avatar f tn My cardiologist sent me to see a doc in the hospital yesterday who confirmed the damaged lead. He turned the lead off, leaving me basically with a single chamber pacer. He said I could live like that until the battery will die in about 3 years. I shouldn't feel dizzy, die or pass out (his words, not mine). He also recommended lead revision and made me an appointment for that at the end of September. So, what now? Live like this for 3 years or the procedure?
Avatar m tn Maybe the one thing I can really focus on is researching the best cardio for lead extraction in my area, if, in case, after the surgery I get a broken lead or something, then I'll be prepared on who to call that is best qualified. I've heard they have simulator machines (like pilots have) to teach laser sheath lead extraction, so I know there are individuals that are more aptly able to do this type of procedure. Thank you, again, for your reply...
1744581 tn?1311302411 t think this is a normal for a pacemaker replacement surgery 5 weeks out. Is it possible that even if my pacemaker lead is causing the hypokinesis in the apical wall that it is doing damage to my heart? Or could that be why I'm suddenly so tired? All of my blood work, including thyroid, is normal. I'm very frustrated with the fatigue I'm experiencing. Any info would be appreciated!
Avatar n tn //www.mayoclinic.com/health/biventricular-pacemaker/HB00084. Hope this help.
2073485 tn?1331662298 Sometimes i can be watching tv, or laying down or just standing and i get this shock like pain near my left breast (which is wear the pacemaker is). Is it possible to feel the pacemaker sending electrical signals to the heart? Does anybody else experience this? Thank you!!
Avatar f tn but the ex ray tech. had me lift my arm above my head the day after surgery. could that have caused the lead to move.?
723800 tn?1230887234 When it came to having my second pacemaker inserted about 5yrs ago, they decided to put in a smaller pacemaker and replace the problem lead, after I recovered my chest felt better with the pacemaker not bulging out so much and everything was normal until yet again with the new lead that they had inserted was not working properly.
Avatar f tn Another cardiologist said that pacemaker can have side effects like leads leakage which ultimately can lead to heart problems. And other infections as well. They said he is too young to have pacemaker. Has anyone got any experience or suggestions please? Thanks in advance. Worried mom.
Avatar f tn t helping me), 2) increase the Metoprolol (which would have lots of side effects and make the pacemaker need to be used more; resulting in pacemaker surgery again since I only have one lead now since they couldn't get the second lead in the first time) or 3) ablation. I never knew of anyone who had ablation and the thought of it was extremely frightening. I go to see him again in two weeks to discuss what I would like to do.
Avatar n tn I had surgery to intall a left ventrical lead thru the rib cage. then my implant area got infected. I am on antibiotics. I also have a high voltage on the LF lead that is draining the device life. I curently have 7 leads installed and the doctors are considering removing the implant and moving from the left chest to the right. I am worried that the procedure is very risky.
Avatar m tn Hi Doctor, My bro aged 21 recently jus joined army force as regular, physical fit in average, not really stressful workout in camp as he's a military police. During 1 week ago, he went for full medical check up in camp & founded out by MO his HR is only 36/min. Immediately warded to hospital. 24hour EKG, worst result during resting was 26/min.
Avatar n tn Replacing the 2 wire pacemaker with the 3 wire pacemaker is a surgery. My mom had this done and it was more than she expected, so it would be wise to wait as your doctor recommended the 5 months.
Avatar n tn I have a friend that just found out she has blood clots on her Atrial pacemaker lead. She is very concerned and has not gotten any answers as to what caused this or what they are going to do to fix it. The doctors say this is very rare and don't seem to have any answers for her. I know it can be very serious if the clot breaks loose. The clot has gotten larger over the past several months and more have formed on the lead. Did you get any answers about this from your doctors?