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Pacemaker recipients: Looking for support from others

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Nov 4 5:49am | Replies (490)
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@joyh

I, too would be thankful for a specific group for Pacemakers. I now have my second pacemaker (CRT-P) and feel the group would be helpful to ease into any questions that come along.
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cottagecountry | @cottagecountry | Oct 13 1:56pm

Hello joyh

You are a rare individual. Only about 10% of implanted cardiac devices are CRTs. And of that 10%, less than half are CRT-Ps! You are (almost) an unicorn! 🦄 Talk about being pretty unique.
How long have you had one? How are you doing with yours?

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jc76 | @jc76 | Oct 14 5:45am

Is the CRT a new type pacemaker? I am on my 3rd ICD/Pacemaker from Boston Scientific and have not heard of CRT-P.

My device has wires in both atrials and the LV. I am paced continuously to keep my pulse to 70 bpm. If I go into VTAC my device will first speed my pacing up to bring me out of it. If not successful a shock and if that is not successful a higher shock.

As you can see by me posting this it has worked every time!

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