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Pacemaker & ICDs | Last Active: Aug 11 1:29pm | Replies (234)Comment receiving replies
Hi! My life with a PM started Aug 9th after passing out a few times which lead to a loop recorder being implanted. It picked up a 15 second “pause” and passing out which necessitated a PM. It has been going well since implantation. The best thing for me was to start walking Day 4!! Slow and steady at first and usually 2-3 miles a day now! (I have known for years that I also have BAV and Aortic Aneurysm that we are monitoring)
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@eunice18 Thank you for your comment. Call me Jerry. I have been advised to get an I(mplantable) C(ardiac) M(onitor), and I am hesitating in the hope that it self-corrects. I know that thats a pipe -dream, but it is my hope. I will have a further discussion with my cardiologist in about 1 week. Overt, obvious symptoms are difficult to identify. The pain is indistinct, transient, and mild. I am accepting any advice, I need a gentle shove into action.
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Can you go into what a loop recorder is and it's concept versus a ICD/Pacemaker? I would like to know your experience with a loop recorder and why your cariologist or EP went with that device versus typical ICD/pacemaker?
I have learning now about all these new devices that are not the past pacemaker devices. I have a ICD/pacemaker from Boston Scientific and on my 3rd device.