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@elizaolson

I forgot to state what the technician was checking. It is my pacemaker. I've had it since January 2020. It was set at the standard rate that all new pacemakers are set at. I had no problems with it. I think the new technician just wanted to set it to what he wanted and not what I wanted or what I felt I needed.

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Dana, Volunteer Mentor | @danab | Jan 31, 2023

Hi elizaolson, I used to have a pacemaker actually 2 total over a 10 year period and I find it interesting that the Tech would decide to either raise or lower the rate. Over the years I had mine adjusted many times but it was always the EP Cardiologist who set the rate, there is no standard settings. So I would suggest talking with your Doctor as to why he changed it. Mine was set at different times for 80-100 to help treat my issues.
Now during an appointment to check my pacemaker the tech under orders from the doctor would test the pacemaker by raising and lowering the rate justnto make sure it was working properly. Thus was always uncomfortable and would take a few hours to feel good again.
But I hope the doctor can help you decide a good rate that feels comfortable as I once did have it too high and he obligated me and turned it down.
Let me know what he says and if I can help further please let me know.

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