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Pacemaker recipients: Looking for support from others
Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Dec 15, 2024 | Replies (497)Comment receiving replies
@jc76 thank you for all the information, it helps. I will for sure talk to my EP about possible medications. This being my first shock was something I will not forget. Having had this device for so long I became complacent and almost forgot about it since I hadn’t had any shocks. This was a little wake up call. I had just seen my EP 5 days before and everything was normal.
My EF is 20-25 but I am still able to work and have somewhat a normal life. Thanks again for all the information.
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@jnjetsman
Glad to help. MCC is a place that you can come to with those with experiences they can share with you.
My EF is around 25 also. It has been at that level for over 10 years. It had steadly kept going down until I got on medications prescribed at Mayo Clinic along with an ICD/Pacemaker. My pacemaker is programmed to have my LV work with RV to get most of EF I can.
My RV is normal. I do not have any exercise restrictions other that all out exertion which they say would not advise for my age even if did not have HF. They say my body compensated from a lower EF really well and don't have any of the side affects most have.
I know it is hard to at first deal with the shocks as it brings back you do have a ICD/Pacemaker in your chest. What I found though is what I mentioned before when my EP said to me thing of your ICD/Pacemaker is like having your own EMS next to you to treat you if needed.
An isolated shock cause can be from many things. Just know that little device in there is to help you deal with VTAC if you have it again. Asked your EP about electrolytes. It is something they asked me about in the past when I had shocks as they told me can cause VTAC.
Good Luck!!