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Trouble during pacemaker generator replacement

Hi all !

Yesterday morning I had my pacemaker replaced. I found out when I was in recovery that my cardiologist had a difficult time removing one of the leads from the old pacemaker. He told me he tried for 90 mintues, called all kinds of people for help but was unsuccessful because the nut/screw was corroded and it would not detach. So finally he called the manufacturer for help and they just told him to cut it off and cap it. So now I only have a working lead in the ventricle which&nb...

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Lead extraction

hi Harrie, one lead, it's the one that goes to the lower part, I asked about replacing both but they said the other is fine , it's the more active lead, upper, 97% , lower is 2%. They think it may be due to my job, caddying, carry doubles so it may be wear and tare. I'm not sure how it gets worn in a vein under my skin and collarbone.

im actually hoping my Dr changes the pm out also(3 yrs left), for obvious reasons. Not covered by insurance, too early.

having it done n...

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Lead extraction

Hi All

just posting a positive story for those that might be considering lead extraction. I've just had my second in 4 years with no complications. Maintaining the MRI functionality of the system was important to me ( capped leads are a contraindication for an MRI). I had a good electrophysiologist and the surgical protocol ensures availability of emergency treatment so I felt quite safe even though the possibility of a major complication was quoted as one percent. 

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Lead Revision after 2 months with device

I recently underwent a lead revision 3 weeks ago after getting my initial pacemaker in May of this year. Both leads ripped out and my doctor said it was from putting my arm above my head. Now I'm freaking out because I don't want them to rip out again. Has this happened to anyone else? 

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3 vs 2 leads

I have been 100% dependent on pacemaker for 16 years and just got my 3rd pacer.  the 2nd pacer went into battery save mode and reduced my heart rate to 50 bpm (fisher scientific).  Has anyone heard of this?  Also they gave me three leads this time because I do have mild heart failure (45% ef).  Just implanted two weeks ago and I'm feeling better.  Any comments on this?  I'm 56 years old.

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Battery Question

Hi all! I have had my atrial based pacemaker for almost two years now. The other day I had an EKG done and the impression was that my atrial pacemaker had replaced my sinus rhythm. Has anyone else experienced this? And if so, how long until you needed a battery replacement?

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New pm battery

Hi 

 

just another quick couple of questions 

i had new pm battery yesterday ( third one) (first was 14 years ago and second 8 years ago ) old scar used for this surgery

I had to change the dressing tonight as it was all loose no redness but one end is bruised and had a lump is this normal

Also I could see the heart beats over the wound is this normal 

i was very anxious before surgery all went well but just wondered if anxiety...

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Lead extradition

Hi guys, everything has been smooth for 8 yrs, st jude pacer, two leads, upper and lower, bradycardia, set at 70.

6 month visit showed noise from the lower lead, long story short, needs to be replaced and since I have a couple years left on my battery also change the pm out. I'm told sooner the better, after 10 yrs the leaf difficult to extract.

well, anyone else go through this? Thx

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constant heart rate of 65 bpm

Hi. 

I have pacemaker (vitatron T70A2) installed in Aug 2010 in India. I am having regular check-up every six month after that. Last check-up was on May 25th 2017. I was told to have next check-up in three month as baterry voltage was 2.62V. For this device RRT is 2.60V.

I am monitoring bp and pulse rate regulalry, suddenly my pulse rate is now fixed at 65 from afternoon of july 9th.

I am in Albany (NY) visiting my son and planning to travel back in september.

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pacemaker box change

Hi all i have had a pm for fourteen years 

first procedure was emergency under local the second battery was put in 8 years ago

now due to have new box change next month as battery low

i dont remember much about the first one just that it was sore and the second one was done under full sedation

this time ive been told i will have local and small amount of sedation but cant have full sedation but i cant really remeber what the dos and dont are after ie moving my arm...

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Phrenic nerve stimulation

About a month ago my annual check showed the v lead was behaving erratically so they increased the voltage while investigating the cause and planning the replacement. Initially that resulted in the 2 am threshold checks waking me up with what felt like palpitations in the actual device as well as three or four smaller pulsations on the left side of the device whenever I yawn. They turned off the threshold checks but the tech said the pulsations were stimulation of the phrenic nerve cause...

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Pacemaker Battery/Computer Life.

Hi, My new Pacemaker Battery was at 11 years longevity during my first check after the surgery. 3 months later it had dropped 3 years. At that rate in 8 or 9 months I will need another. How has your Pacemaker Battery life been?

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Lead tips

I'm just curious as to why one of mine is the "screw" tip and one is a tine tip.  What is the significance of this?  Thanks.

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Pacemaker in replace mode

Okay, after Alot of back and forth with over a dozen people and Alot of miss information, I now have actual information on my pacemaker replacement problems.   With out goning over all the problems again, the doctors office called me back this morning.   I have surgery scheduled for next Thursday.   There was miscommunication between the insurance/lbusiness office.  I had filled out all the necessary paperwork and included any documents requested this past Tuesday req...

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Battery in replace mode for 6 mo

I was told Tuesday the 13th that my battery has been in replacement mode since last January.  I did have a appt. schedule for January but I needed to cancel it.  In July of 2016 my battery had 19 months life left, so I thought I would be safe.  Well, i guess i was wrong and as I said it has been in replace mode since Jan 2017.  I am 100% dependant on the pacemaker and was told Medtronic quarantee it will still work for 4 mo past replacement mode.  So. the question if...

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Prototype wIreless pacemaker announced

Check it out:

 

http://www.futurity.org/pacemaker-without-battery-1452302/

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Boston Scientific Accolade L331

Does anyone else have this device? It looks like it must be brand-new because I can't even find any information on the Boston Scientific website.

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lead extractions

My wife is facing multiple lead extractions she has three leads all 25 years old.

Anyway curious if a lead breaks during the extraction, I asume it's just left and they go after a differant one ? Or what ? 

She also has scoliousis making things tougher . We have our consult tomorrow.

Feel good about the surgeon Dr. Schearf ( spelling ) at St. Joe, Burbank, Ca.

Apperntly he invented the laser .

A question I will ask, but any input appreciated is appreciat...

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Failed atrial lead replaced successfully!

Ten months ago during the pm implant procedure the EP perforated my atrium and  I ended up with cardiac tamponade and open heart surgery. The atrial lead eventually failed as a result of the scar tissue, but ALAS, had the revision surgery a few days ago and all went well. Excellent surgical team that had prepared for the possibility of the scab ripping out and causing an effusion.  Once disconnected from the pm during the surgery my hr fell to 28. Glad to be alive. &n...

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Post op

Hi I recently went in for a box change. Whilst I was in theatre they decided to replace ventricular lead as it had been running at high threshold for two years. They did a venogram which showed enough room to insert but when they tried it wasn't possible. They said that I may have to have stenting prior to replacing it next time. I had an X-ray post procedure which the dr said was fine. However I have this discomfort in my chest and back since. It feels like trapped wind. It seems fi...

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Your old device becomes a paper weight for your desk.

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