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Had pacemaker surgery 3 weeks ago

Pacemaker & ICDs | Last Active: Apr 28 10:20am | Replies (15)
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I'm in a similar situation in that I just had a Medronic Azure pacemaker implanted last Friday (4 days ago). I have a a 2 for 1 heart block which resulted in me having to go to the ER because of a heart rate in the low 30s! I have a follow up meeting with Mayo's pacemaker team this Friday. Do you know what they will cover and do? And do you have any suggestions as to what to ask?
Thank you and good luck on your new lease on life!
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jc76 | @jc76 | Apr 26 6:53am

IF you have Mayo you are in great hands. Which Mayo are you at? I am at Mayo Jacksonville and on my 3rd ICD/Pacemaker.

Your pace clinic is going to be checking wires, and looking at your recordings to find any discrepancies and adjust them. They will be running test on your device. They may speed up your device to make sure it is working properly, etc.

They may do some fine tuning of programs.

You are still in recovery from surgery. They will be looking at your surgery site and any signs of infections, etc. Be sure to asked them about arm movements and restrictions they are recommending.

If you have an exercise mode on your device asked them about that. I had my turned off due to issues it was causing. You may want to discuss with the rate of pacing you are getting and if that is okay for your lifestyle.

Did they set you up with the home monitor? That is how I do my inbetween pacemake tests in person as I have a remote device at home where they send my recordings to Mayo. If I have any episodes I can do a manual remote to Mayo and they can look at it for causes.

If you have not been set up with a home remote asked about it.

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