Pacemaker surgery survival rate

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Avatar n tn I have an artificial Mitral Valve, Long QT Syndrom, Congestive Heart Failure, Tricuspid Valve Stenosis, Atrialfibulation with an AV Node Ablasion and Tursuads and last Pulmonary Hypertension.. The Constrictive Pericarditus is from Infection of the Pericardium I got after my first heart surgery. My Cardiologist has had my pacemaker reset in hopes it will help me get around and breath properly. So far I have been told 3 times they will operate on the CP.
Avatar m tn if you were to have a cardiac arrest your survival rate is over 99% successful with the protection of an ICD. Con-side: if you were to have a cardiac arrest outside of a hosptial your survival rate is around 5% without the protection of an ICD. As effective as ICDs are they come with some risks such as infection after implant, device or lead malfunctions leading to further surgery, anxiety of being shocked, not being able to drive after a shock and some physical limitations.
Avatar n tn Until the day God has set aside for you. A pacemaker will ensure your heart works to the correct rhythm and rate and you will live to your natural age of death. It is a fix. So dont start worrying about that because you will get stressed and become ill again. I wish you a good long and healthy life.
Avatar n tn What is the average survival rate for someone with an ejection fraction rate of 40? A doctor told my husband he may only have 2 years to live. He's only 52 years old. Last year he had a heart attack and a triple by-pass, which caused moderate heart damage in the form of a crease. His only risk factors were stress and genetics. He is now on a vegan diet, with the exception of eating fish.
Avatar n tn She fell down on the cement and cracked her skull. She needed emergency brain surgery and almost did not survive. She received a pacemaker (Medtronic brand) and lived another 12 years. Your EF is low. Normal is 55 to 60. Your cardiologist knows what is best for you. Sometimes a person does feel fine and has no symptoms, but that doesn't mean that everything is okay. I have heard people say that their EF went up after they received a defibrillator.
Avatar n tn Normal is between 60-100. You probably need a pacemaker, I'm 27 and I have one but my rate was going into the 30s, so I would suggest seeing a cardiologist. For your age and having a blackout I wouldnt put it off any longer. Plus, 50 is the lowest you know of it going. You'll need to wear a monitor for days to see what its doing all the time. Chances are it may be going even lower.
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 m tn I am 63 y/o male and I had two heart surgery, the first one was a AVR, but my last surgery I had two bypass and aorta root and AVR , But the question is I have all way had a low heart rate, on my sleep study my heart rate was 34 and at my DR apportment it was 41, so what can I do to up my heart rate
Avatar n tn However, after the surgery she has still been kept on pacemaker as cardiologists said her heart rate is still on 48-55 per minute (which is quite slow). The cardiologists have suggested that if the heart rate does not return back to normal a permanent pacemaker maybe required. Can anyone please suggest whether to wait for the heart beat to be back to normal or go for the pacemaker. Thanks in advance for the 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 n tn 2 years He has undergone surgery for TOF . After that he is facing some problems with heart rate. Current demographics report shows following observations when captured for 24 hours. Local Doctor is advicing for Pacemaker ......Please advice if that is the only solution available or any other medication is also solution for same ? .....If pacemaker is only solution then which pacemaker type should be used in this case.
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 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?
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 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 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 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 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 f tn My grandmother had her pacemaker implanted 1 week ago. Is it normal for the area to be bruised, a purple color? She is also experiencing a burning sensation around the area. She is 84 years old and before she had the surgery she was able to walk fine and now she walks a little and she feels very tired and she says she feels like her heart is beating really fast and it might even come out.
Avatar n tn In terms of delaying the surgery--judging from what you have posted--the worst case scenario would be that your heart rate would just get slower and slower, you'd faint more often with less control over it, and you'd be so tired that it would be hard to do much of anything. So, major things to think about are 1) how well you feel and function every day, 2) the serious risks involved in fainting, and 3) medically speaking, whether or not you have any kind of "heart block'?
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.
Avatar n tn My mother-in-law, who will be 95 is April, was recently hospitalized has several episodes of arrhythmia at the hospital. the doctor recommends a pacemaker. What are the pros and cons of someone her age to have a pacemaker implanted?
Avatar f tn This is a question that is almost impossible to answer. There are statistics that deal with generalities but none of them actually deal with any one specific case. I have never relied on published percentages as I feel there are too many variables in each person's cancer as well as the response to the therapy. You might search for Statistics of Survival Rates on the Internet but I wouldn't ever depend on them for myself.
Avatar f tn I under went double mast on Jan 09 - diagnosed with Triple Negative Grade 3, stage 3, 31 out 31 + with extensive LVI with broadly positive margins as well as intralymphatic tumor. Multifocal extracapsular extension. Can't seem to get a real survival or recurrence rate, only telling me it is not good. Under went chemo and rads just finished Sept 09. Not scheduled for scans yet. What do you think?
Avatar f tn First time using this, am not sure I am in the right place but, I will ask any way. 45 white female with Triple negative IDC stage 3 grade 3, 31 + nodes LVI marked extensive, broadly + margins, intralymphatic tumor .1cm from margins. multifocal extracapsular extension. Just finished chemo and rads...waiting for scheduled scans. Can't seem to get a straight survival or recurrence rate from docs, just said I got it bad and will try to kill it...
Avatar m tn The five-year survival rate for breast cancer is calculated based on averages. Each patient’s individual tumor characteristics, state of health, genetic background, etc. will impact her survival. In addition, levels of stress, immune function, will to live, and other unmeasurable factors also play a significant role in a patient’s survival.