Pacemaker

I was told that my pacemaker works 98% of the time. I exercise on a Octane machine 33 minutes. I am very active Dailey. It's been 18 months since I received my PM. Just joined this group as I got to thinking about my health. At 75 Yrs with battery life of about 11 yrs supposedely what are the chances of me getting another battery at that time. Is there really a possible answer at this time. 

Doc has no issue with me driving a 45' MH.  He said I am 100% better than I was without a PM. That is true! But what are the chances of the PM stopping? I guess there is really no answer to that either.  

 

3 Comments

Battery Life

by Selwyn - 2017-08-13 06:23:02

There are too many variables to calculate battery life. 

Sometimes the night time rate may be set to a lower rate to offer potential enhanced battery longevity. 

Age itself is no bar to having another unit fitted.

Pacemakers are not designed to stop. There are plenty of warnings ( with annual check ups) that your battery is getting low, the check ups become more frequent towards the end of the normal extent of use- and you still have the basic saftey modes of pacemaker low battery functions should in some way your replacement be delayed.

It is good to think about your health! Welcome to the club.

 

Selwyn

Welcome

by Gotrhythm - 2017-08-13 15:48:54

There is virtually no chance of your pacemaker stopping suddenly. When the battery is going, you'll have lots and lots of time to get it replaced. And as Selwyn says, age is not a factor. Lots of people over 86 get new pacemakers. My sister just got one at 89.

As you have surmised, estimated battery life is just that. A guess. It can change, and even sometimes appear to increase. It becomes significant only when the battery is running low.

 

Battery life

by TAC - 2017-08-14 07:58:26

Don't worry about the years ahead, enjoy today and try to live long enough to have your next battery. PM batteries are designed to last many years but there is no way to know exactly how many, because there are many variables. You will be notified with plenty of time ahead, when you might need a replacement.

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The pacer systems are really very reliable. The main problem is the incompetent programming of them. If yours is working well for you, get on with life and enjoy it. You probably are more at risk of problems with a valve job than the pacer.