Can you keep the left side of the heart from weakening when it is pacemaker dependent?
Second question first: In patients with weak hearts (decreased LV ejection fraction) and LBBB, or in those patients in whom...
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Should I have a pacemaker? I am very apprehensive.
You mention that your EF (ejection fraction) is 23%. If your EF is low you would likely benefit from a...
What can help my husband get back to normal after new onset atrial fib and a pacemaker?
It seems like his pacemaker may need some more adjustment. Probably a treadmill stress test in the doctor’s office will...
How can I be sure my pacemaker is working?
This is a complex situation. It is important to know if the pacemaker is actually pacing the heart or not....
Is my mother’s life dependent upon the life of her pacemaker function?
Pacemakers are battery operated. Current technology allows for 7 to 10 years of battery life. That battery is followed during...
Will using an infrared heat sauna cause any problems with the wires?
If the incision is fully healed, there should be no problem with using the sauna, following proper directions.
Is AV node ablation and a biventricular pacemaker a good option for controlling afib?
If 2 AF ablation procedures have failed to keep normal rhythm, the likelihood for cure is minimal, so rate control...
Is it possible to disconnect the defibrillator feature from an ICD and leave the pacemaker functioning?
Yes, the shock therapy of the defibrillator can be turned off. The device can still function as a pacemaker. Your...
Can a pacemaker cause some temporarily negative effect in left ventricular output?
From your description you have a biventricular pacemaker. You mentioned a coronary sinus lead which implies 3 leads and a...
