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Pacemaker insertion: Feeling depressed and anixious, is this normal?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: May 28, 2023 | Replies (11)
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I have had AFIB for about 5 years , I’m presently on Cardizem LA and Coumadin after taking Eliquis for those 5 years. Had an Echo and Stress test last week at Mayo , my Dr said I may need a Pacemaker with an A/V node ablation . We will discuss options in June when I have an appointment with him and another Cardiologist.
Is there anyone out there who has had the Pacemaker as well as the A/V node ablation. I’m a little apprehensive about the procedure.
Thank you , Nora

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almer | @almer | May 18, 2023

I just had it done last week and it went well so far . I’m completely on my pacer . But it is psychological stressful before . I had a hard time thinking that I was ‘pulling the plug on my heart electrical system’ but I feel the best in 5 years . I’m a nurse and that makes it harder . Everyone at mayo was exceptionally great. Tara

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