Pacemakers Support Group

A pacemaker (or artificial pacemaker) is a medical device which uses electrical impulses, delivered by electrodes contacting the heart muscles, to regulate the beating of the heart. The primary purpose of a pacemaker is to maintain an adequate heart rate, either because the heart's native pacemaker is not fast enough, or there is a block in the heart's electrical...

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Trouble with blood pressure

Posted by: judangel

Posted: 09/05/2021

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I received my pacemaker on August 25th, 2021. Since then...I've had trouble keeping my blood pressure within normal... READ MORE
I AM PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU

Posted by: teacher23

Last Reply: Aleeza 08/16/2021

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I don't have one, but I will be praying for all of you who have one.
New Pacemaker

Posted by: PhotoCreations1

Posted: 05/02/2021

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Hi all! A friend of mine has a pacemaker and suggested I find a support group. I just had a pacemaker implant on April... READ MORE
post-PM implant discomfort

Posted by: mpgingdl

Posted: 03/24/2021

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Hello, everyone, I had a pacemaker implanted 18 days ago to counter possible sudden death resulting from dysautomia.... READ MORE
AV node ablation/pacemaker: Would you recommend?

Posted by: JulieMc

Posted: 03/09/2021

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Hello All! I'm new here... just joined this support group today. I don't yet have a pacemaker, but have questions for... READ MORE
ICD

Posted by: superfletch21

Last Reply: RoboPop 09/21/2020

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Been awhile since I have posted. Been to the doc a lot lately and been trying lots of meds and different dosages. ... READ MORE
Neck/chest muscle pain

Posted by: Young-n-paced

Last Reply: CALady95747 10/22/2018

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Hello. I am a 39 yr old female and had a PM implanted 3 weeks ago for intermittent high grade AV block. I have gotten... READ MORE
Need opinion on LVEF & ICD?

Posted by: nnyljh

Last Reply: nnyljh 02/06/2018

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Hi,I had a major heart attack(and stent put in) 6 months ago. An echo(non-3D/non-contrast) was done 2 wks after the... READ MORE
Sneezing After Surgrery

Posted by: donsabi

Last Reply: RoboPop 01/18/2018

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Had my pacemaker implanted yesterday. Afterwards I began sneezing and i continue to sneeze today. No doctors came by... READ MORE
Pacemaker

Posted by: mamaj9311

Posted: 10/23/2017

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Currently working on transferring over my designs with another company. They take longer to design with the device I... READ MORE
New Pacemaker, Questioning Myself and what I can

Posted by: asporing

Last Reply: asporing 04/25/2017

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Hi, I just got my pacemaker implanted in November 2016. I am an active person, working in theater and walking all... READ MORE
Pacemaker

Posted by: Tiffanyslusher73

Last Reply: RoboPop 08/04/2016

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Hello I am 42 years old end I have a pacemaker and a defibrillator I have stage four congestive heart failure I have a... READ MORE
One month post pacemaker

Posted by: Rpuratich

Last Reply: Rpuratich 07/13/2016

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still having a hard time getting used to pacer and getting back to active lifestyle. It is hard to figure out how far... READ MORE
Low HR After Pacemaker

Posted by: donsabi

Last Reply: annettearizona 04/26/2016

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July 2015 I had my pacemaker implanted. Afterwards my HR was around 60bpm and I still felt tired. During my checkup... READ MORE
How long have you had your pacemaker?

Posted by: deleted_user

Last Reply: jumping88 12/30/2015

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Hi, I'm new here to the pacemaker group. I was wondering how long each of you has had your PM ?Do any of you belong to... READ MORE