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Cardiac rehabilitation for Pacemaker Implantation
Pacemaker & ICDs | Last Active: Aug 3 8:34pm | Replies (21)Comment receiving replies
Thank you, Jackie. The health profession is in a state of chaos. After taking several years to diagnose this and finally get the implant, I am skeptical. You asked who did the implant and it was an electrophysiologist. Dr. Adler, who has a great reputation, did the implant. I called their office 2 times, and they would not set up an appointment with me. They tried to assure me that a general cardiologist should be able to take care of me. It has now been 5 1/2 weeks, and I have seen no one. I have an appointment with a general cardiologist next week. I am so frustrated with this whole process. I appreciate you sharing your experience because it is similar to mine. Is this because I am on Medicare and a BCBS advantage plan?
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Medicare is my primary insurer and I have a second that is linked to United Healthcare. I can’t imagine your insurers have anything to do with the problem you’re having.
What brand is your pm? Mine is Boston Scientific. It’s possible the kind of pm you have might be programmed differently than older models (I had mine implanted 4 1/2 years ago.). Which may (or may not) have something to do with the resistance you’re experiencing.
You need to see another ep. A cardiologist is not going to be able to determine if your device is programmed for your needs. I don’t know where you live, but there must be other electrophysiologists you can call on. You have a right to a second opinion!
I realize you feel you need cardiac rehab, of which I am ignorant. It is not something I needed. However, getting a second opinion from a different ep about whether your pm is working well for you may convince someone you could benefit from cardiac rehab.
You have a right to a second opinion from an electrocardiologist, not a cardiologist.