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Lead Extraction
- by Berry23
- 2015-07-30 01:07:05
- Complications
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- 1 comments
Hello,
I had a ventrical lead extraction last May because it was protruding through my heart wall. My doctor was amazing! He did not replace the lead because in testing he felt that all I needed was the atrial lead. Since then, I have been having major heart racing...from my ventrical area. It feels like someone is in my chest and trying to beat their way out. Anyone else have issues like this or suggestions?
Thanks,
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by Artist - 2015-07-30 05:07:13
I'm not sure why you think your doctor is amazing. Is he the same physician that implanted your PM including the lead that ended up puncturing your heart wall? As long as you were in surgery, it is difficult to understand why he did not then implant the second lead in case you need it later. It sounds like you are having heart rhythm problems and those are usually pinpointed and diagnosed by wearing a Holter monitor. A PM does not treat heart arrhythmia. That is normally treated with medications and if that is not effective, oblation may be an option. What appears to be a severe rhythm problem/a fib etc., significantly increases the danger of having a stroke. I strongly suggest you get a second opinion from an experienced cardiologist or EP ASAP! Please keep us informed regarding your treatment.