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Replacing pacemaker/leads for MRI
Has anyone had their pacemaker and/or leads replaced for the purpose of getting one that is MRI compatible? Mine is a Boston Scientific, and I...
Last active: Nov 4, 2024
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His-bundle pacemaker technique
Hi everyone, My cardiologist/electrophysiologist has just recommended a new technique, the His-pacemaker technique to insert a pacemaker. (He was unable to insert a pacemaker in...
Last active: May 28, 2019
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Pacemaker and Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation
@kanaazpereira ,since a couple of weeks I am a recipient of a dualchamber pacemaker.(conductionsproblems distal of the atrioventr. node). I just had my first control....
Last active: Mar 5, 2018
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pacemaker and blood pressure machines
I just got a pacemaker. I would also like to keep track of my blood pressure. The Omron home machine I have states that it...
Last active: Nov 2, 2022
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Pacemaker and medications; CardioMEMS HF device
Hi, Recently I was diagnosed with a heart rate of 30-35 so I had a pacemaker implanted several weeks ago. It revealed that my heart...
Last active: Oct 17, 2022
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Blood clot following pacemaker insertion?
Hi, I am new to this forum but a regular on another forum which has been so helpful with information and so I thought I’d...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 16, 2021
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Large hematoma in the pocket where a pacemaker is
My father had a pacemaker inserted for his heart on Oct. 14. It took longer due to trouble getting the second lead wire placed on...
Last active: Jan 4 7:37pm
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Pacemaker not in the right place after battery change
I just had my battery change 2months ago and I am having a lot of pain my first one didn’t have any pain but this...
Last active: Jun 7, 2023
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Has anyone with a pacemaker had an ablation for AFib?
I have had a pacemaker since 2021. I have been in AFib for 3 months now. My EP prescribed Flecainide, which did not convert me....
Last active: Mar 6 8:52pm
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Hello, I’m new here and 3 days from my procedure for my pacemaker.
I’m 48 and was diagnosed with Afib, VVS, and a couple other rhythm issues. On 5/31 I was in for my ablation which itself took...
Last active: Jul 16, 2023