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Can a pacemaker fix Left Bundle Branch Block Condition?

Posted by denisern @denisern, Jul 27, 2022

I am wondering if anyone has recieved a pacemaker because of LBBB and an EF of 40? Because of my shortness of breath and palpitations when my heart rate is up the cardiologist thinks a hemodynamic test to see what the blood flow is during this time is may mean I should get a pacemaker, I am hoping the meds will help but wondering if a pacemaker will be the ultimate thing I will need? just wondering about others experiences?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Jul 27, 2022

Hello @denisern

I see that you have recently joined Connect and your conversations have been about heart issues. I can understand your wanting to connect with others about a pacemaker. It is good to hear about the experiences of others.

I would like to invite @danab to this discussion. He had a pacemaker prior to his heart transplant and I'm sure he would be glad to discuss his experiences with you.

Have you already had the hemodynamic test?

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denisern | @denisern | Jul 27, 2022

Yes that might me helpful no I have not had the test yet

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Jul 28, 2022

Hi @denisern, just wanted to make you aware that I modified the title of your discussion to better reflect the nature of your question. I did this so members have a clear idea at a glance of what you post is about. 🙂

Pros and Cons of Left Bundle Branch Pacing:
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCEP.120.008874
When is your doctor planning on scheduling the test?

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denisern | @denisern | Jul 28, 2022

I have not scheduled it I am still researching & we are still titrating meds

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denisern | @denisern | Sep 18, 2022

Hello, I had a right heart cath with exercise to check blood flow with rate induced LBBB they told me I was in LBBB even before I started exercising, my EF is 40% & hasn't changed to 8 months. I feel like my general condition has declined & test confirmed I am in severe heart failure, so I have an appointment Tuesday to talk about a pacemaker, does anyone have similar experience? Will insurance pay even with the higher EF? I'd love to hear from others about improving quality of life with a pacer? Thank you!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 18, 2022
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@denisern

Hello, I had a right heart cath with exercise to check blood flow with rate induced LBBB they told me I was in LBBB even before I started exercising, my EF is 40% & hasn't changed to 8 months. I feel like my general condition has declined & test confirmed I am in severe heart failure, so I have an appointment Tuesday to talk about a pacemaker, does anyone have similar experience? Will insurance pay even with the higher EF? I'd love to hear from others about improving quality of life with a pacer? Thank you!

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Hi Denise, sounds like you remain on the quest for answers regarding your heart health, and getting a pacemaker with Left Bundle Branch Block. I'm bringing fellow members @markjones @dragonass @dalous who also faced this decision and may be able to share their experiences.

What questions have you prepared and hope to get answered at your upcoming appointment?

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denisern | @denisern | Sep 18, 2022

Will I qualify? Will it improve my quality of life? What is recovery like? Are there alot of follow up visits? Will I be able to go back to exercising? Work? Lots of questions?

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