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HR not responding for Cyclist

I'm 1yr out from Bos Sci L131 Implant for Bradycardia & an avid cyclist with 150+ rides since using HR monitor and Power Meter on bike

Riding on same trail, using same power/speed, Sometimes my HR does not respond. 

Ex: Yesterday my HR hit a high of 113 and averaged 101 (yes i felt crappy and may have had some fatigue in legs),,,while on same trail/power my HR will hang out at my Upper Rate of 140.

Thoughts? Does a pacemakered heart respond differently when fati...

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Holters or 12- lead ECG machines online marketplace

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 I was wondering if any one has any experience with the Holter monitors or 3/6/12 lead ECG machines sold online marketplaces like EBay, Amazon or private sellers. I'm especially interested in knowing if any one has any experience with Contec manufacturers out of China, which sells a myriad of cardiac devices at very discounted prices. The manufacturer claims the products are state of the art and the digital filters on the holters and ECG machines can detect pacemak...

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Pacemaker

While reading these postings about what everyone had to deal with I decided to throw in my situation I have been dealing with for quite some time. My first pacemaker was in 2003 and 53 yrs old. It was a Medtronic. When I moved some years later, the new doctor decided to put a Boston Scientific pacemaker in. A few years later it was recalled and and had to be replaced. The one before that, in my opinion, caused an awful odor like chemical or metal under my left armpit but all my doctors and Bo...

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Posting

I posted in a different area how do I get it over here to this area?

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Bra problems! (Sorry)

Hi,

Newbie posting (sorry, again)

I am two weeks post Medtronic dual lead PM implant and I am really struggling in the evenings when I take my bra off. Obviously this is a necessity, as it's impossible to bath or shower whilst still wearing it (although I've considered wearing a bikini 👙 )

Have been sleeping in one of those soft sleep bra things for comfort, which I have to put on as soon as I've exited the shower, as I'm in considerable pain without any supp...

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More Cycling Weirdness

Sunday, went for a ride on the beach.  Got to my halfway point, took a short rest in the shade.  Got back on and my heart rate was just stuck on 80.   Pulled over.  Repositioned my chest strap.  80

Normally while riding easy, I'm 100 - 105.   Pulled over again in the shade and rested a bit.   Wasn't until I went uphill to find some more shade that my HR went back up. 

Stayed up the 5 mi back.

 

today. I went thru som...

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yearly in office pacemaker check

Was told everything was working just fine, asked about the leads, said they too were just fine.

Asked about any a-fib episodes while i was away, said just one for 2 hours while i was sleeping.  

Will have my next quartely transmission Sept.17 which will be from Aug 20.

Had wondered when the land phones become extinct what will happen to my transmissions.  She said my carelink was not tied to my land phone.  Which i thought was strange .  As when...

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P Axis on EKG

Hi all

just reading over my EKG results from my visit with my EP last Friday I notice a big change in the P Axis but no idea what that means (even after googling don't really understand) 

 

Aug 9, 2024

83degrees

May 3, 2024

37degrees

Mar 27, 2024

44degrees

Jan 9, 2023

40degree
 

Thanks in advance for all you guys input and knowledge! 

 

Amy 

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Functioning of sensors Boston Accolade versus Boston Proponent

I am paced 100% in atrium and ventricle and am also 100% dependent on the accelerometer and MV sensor both devices are implanted under the muscle.

I recently had a pacemaker replacement and was given the Boston Proponent L211. Before that I had the Boston Accolade L311 (battery was empty after 5.5 years). According to Boston the sensors of both models should work exactly the same.
Unfortunately, this is not the case at all and the first s...

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Abnormal R waves

Recently at a Cardialogist office visit , they did an EKG, The results of the EKG showed an abnormal R wave progression. Just wondering if that is something for me to be worried about. The Cardialogist at the time, said nothing either way about this finding. Later on,at home, I checked online, and read, usually with that type of finding,while it is not always something to be concerned about, it's more important, that further testing be done to find out,why in the...

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Heart pacemaker and the use of implanted glucose monitor.

  • by emabo
  • 2024-08-18 21:52:40
  • ICDs
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I have a heart pacemaker, and I have been just recently diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes. Does anyone know if I can have an implanted glucose monitor, and will that be a problem that I already have a heart pacemaker..Thanks in advance

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2026 list of Medicare Price Negotiated Drugs

Because this topic was recently visited on this forum, I thought I'd post an update on the first 10 drugs that have been price negotiated by Medicare here in the US, effective 2026.  Several of the drugs are related to heart failure.  All are amongst the most commonly prescribed drugs for medicare (aka older or those on permanent disability) recipients.  A step in the right direction.  Also, please note that the prices listed are for those with Part D (Medicare Drug) C...

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Pacemaker for Cyclist (Outdoor Cycling)

I have been diagnosed with Sic Sinus Syndrom and recently had a successful ablation procedure for flutter.  My resting heart rate is in the low 30's.  When cycling, I have difuculty getting my rate above 100.  Planning to get a Boston Scientific Pacemaker with Minute Ventalation.  I have read many of the posts here and this seems like the best choice for cyclists.  I am looking for advice on what to do and not do as part of this process.  

I h...

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airport scanners

Beware when traveling from the Provincetown,Mass. airport.(very small airport, only Cape Air flies there).  They only have a metal scanner. Because of my pacemaker was not allowed to walk though. Am pretty sure my shoulder, elbow and other marker i had would cause the machine to beep, madly. I  had to have a full body scan.  Pat down from head to shoes.  Was told i had to take off my shoes, told the gal i did not want to.  Said if she found something i would...

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Laser Surgery

I am going to have Diode Laser surgery for my glaucoma.  Will my pacemaker be affected ? 

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ELIQUIS & Jardiance

Hi all,.

I was recently prescribed these two outrageously expensive meds. Can anyone recommend a legitimate, reliable Canadian (or other) mail order pharmacy?

I have Medicare and a supplemental, and an Rx plan, but copay is still Sky high. 

The TAVR, pacemaker and Stent didn't Cost a dime, but, the meds-wow. 

Many thanks, 

Fred 

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I am Blessed

I had a pacemaker implanted in June of 2008

I have had no issues infact I know it saved my life 

I was lucky enough to have a great surgeon and everything went well when they replaced the battery 

My current cardiologist is amazing it makes life so much easier when your surrounded by competent medical people 

I never even think about it 

 

 

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24/7 MCL Heart Monitoring on iphone

Has anyone pursued the route of having the iphone determined a DME? I have 100% heart block. On my 3rd pacer and 1 new lead in 20 years. Cardio surgeon says I must keep my phone with my 24/7 though  transmissions are sheduled at 90 day intervals and occur seamlessly. As such, it seems I must have an iphone to use the monitoring app which means it is a DME. Anyone with insurance experience in most recent times know how to pursue this avenue so needed phone replacements are a covered expen...

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Medtronic my care link

Is anyone familiar with how to get info about transmissions?

 

I am trying to figure out the dates for all my transmissions I sent this year and also what hospital the transmissions were sent to...

I am dealing with insurance (and filing an appeal) as a certain hospital is saying they got my transmissions and charged me a lot for them (yet the transmissions should not have been sent to the clinic/hospital) as I switched doctors and hospitals this year.

&...

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Bradycardia??

Just had my annual check up and was told that I'm now 100% reliant on my pacemaker and they said that's fine. Thing is I feel really upset and I'm not sure what to do, is this common? 

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A pacemaker completely solved my problem. In fact, it was implanted just 7 weeks ago and I ran a race today, placed first in my age group.