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Hi so I've had a dual chambered pacemaker since the age of 15. I had a ross/konno procedure done and they were too aggressive and caused me to get the pacer. My question is, My battery has finally ran out. And I can not afford a new device change. So what is going to happen? They are trying to rush me into getting a new device but I cant put myself in debt for it. I would just like to know if I can get by for now?

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by PacerRep - 2015-05-08 10:05:05

You "feel ok" because the device is still working. With Ross/Konno complications, I am assuming that you have heart block now? When that Battery goes out, you're going to have a bad day if that is the case.

Look into the hospitals in your surrounding area, the cost of surgery varies GREATLY from facility to facility. You might save $1000 by going a mile down the road. The data is easily accessible online by doing a quick google search. We need to know more about why you have the pacemaker to give you better advice, but to me I am assuming you need to get this done based on the little information you have provided.

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Your ICD has a better memory than you.

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It is just over 10 years since a dual lead device was implanted for complete heart block. It has worked perfectly and I have traveled well near two million miles internationally since then.