Check up

Almost 3 weeks since having PM fitted, just back from PM clinic
where I was told settings looked good using the ventricular lead approx. 30% of the time, not bad (I have 2:1 heart block which is apparently a bit more difficult to get right ?).However still very SOB so they put the rate response mode on, hope this will make a difference. Even though heart is beating ok voltages are low could out-put still be low. Voltage for V lead was higher but gave me tachycardia but that was post OP. Go back in a few weeks time so things have time to settle I felt as if my pulse was erratic at times but nothing showed up on the trace, so any tips on what to look for before next visit and also what is heart and what is being ultra sensitive.
Back to work next week that will be a shock up at 6:30.
Take care Jane x

1 Comments

Looks pretty good

by Theknotguy - 2015-03-06 09:03:57

Wow. Wish my numbers looked that good at the 3 week mark.

The erratic pulse may be your heart settling in and getting adjusted to the new manager. My heart would go on weird jags for the first few months.

They may have to tweak your settings some more. Mostly it's change, then wait and see. Seems like it takes forever.

Drink plenty of water.

Hope things continue to go well for you.

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