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@jackiet
Just a question. Do you have the exercise mode turned on on our device?

It is a mode that recognizes motion or some other factor to raise your device pulsing.

I had mine turned off as did not like the feeling.

I have my pacemaker pulsing me at 70 bpm. Why? I take Entresto and Carvedilol which without my pacemaker my heart would be beating in the 30s. That very low rate I was having a lot of PVCs and irregular heart rhythm.

We tried 50 and PVCs were still high, then 60 and some improvement then 70 and found the best rate to reduce PVCs. I am a very active exerciser even do Sprint Triathlons, and my HR rarely gets above 110.

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mfenn | @mfenn | Apr 17 7:47am

I can't be any help here. My Medtronic doesn't have an exercise mode. It is set for 60-150.
Also, I have never had a PVC nor do I have medication.

I am however, really impressed that you do Sprint Triathlons. Cardio is my weak spot. I used to run but the knees won't do that anymore. I can and should walk more but.....

Good on you!

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