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I'm Concerned About My Pacemaker.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Reynoldsburg, OH

My cardiologist just told me at my 1 year check-up that the pacemaker is pacing 100% of the time. That's not good - is it? Isn't my heart supposed to be beating and just using the pacemaker part of the time? In 2 weeks, I have to get this pacemaker removed and a biventricular pacemaker installed. It will be bigger and have 3 leads instead of 2 leads. Will this work better with my heart? I'm assuming my doctor is doing this to fix the problem.

October 15
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks, Caryn. I certainly will be getting the other pacemaker. I feel more comfortable about the situation just knowing more about it. I also called my cardiologist's assistant and asked her some questions. I've got more information now about why I need this and how it will work.

October 15
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member This is a question for your doctor. The reason he wants to put in a biventricular pacemaker is because the bottom chambers of your heart are not beating in sync. Therefore your heart is working too hard. Just go ahead and get the pacemaker you need. You will be glad you did. It is larger because the device consists of three wire leads and a pulse generator, which contains a battery and a tiny computer. This device will make your heart work more efficiently and you will feel better. Try not to worry everything will turn out fine and once you are healed you will be glad you did it. ❤️

October 15
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you for checking on me. I'll report how things went later next week.

October 29
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member Please do. I hope you are not worrying about the procedure. If you are, remember, we are here for you. Hugs🤗

October 30
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member I am so glad that you got more information and you feel comfortable getting the new pacemaker. I am glad they took the time to explain things to you that is a really good sign. 🤗

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