Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

pacemaker question

My husband's 1st pacemaker was nearing its 10 yr. warranty time in March 2022. We had testing done in November 2021 so we could be prepared in advance for a replacement when the time came in 2022. The technician did some tests and insisted his pacemaker had maybe 12 - 18 months left before it needed replacement. We protested the findings so they scheduled a 6 month appt for June 2022. At that time, a 2nd technician said the pacemaker had pretty much been working at its lowest capacity since Feb. 2022 which accounted for the reason my husband was feeling horrible, had no stamina, was sleeping 18 hours a day etc. It was finally replaced on July 6th, 2022 but since then, he is experiencing AFIB, shortness of breath and swollen ankles and leg. Could the fact that the pacemaker hadn't been working for 4 months have caused more damage which is the source of his symptoms now? I'd really like to know so we can ask the correct questions for his new cardiologist. Thank you Sandra B.
0 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Heart Disease Community

Top Heart Disease Answerers
159619 tn?1707018272
Salt Lake City, UT
11548417 tn?1506080564
Netherlands
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Is a low-fat diet really that heart healthy after all? James D. Nicolantonio, PharmD, urges us to reconsider decades-long dietary guidelines.
Can depression and anxiety cause heart disease? Get the facts in this Missouri Medicine report.
Fish oil, folic acid, vitamin C. Find out if these supplements are heart-healthy or overhyped.
Learn what happens before, during and after a heart attack occurs.
What are the pros and cons of taking fish oil for heart health? Find out in this article from Missouri Medicine.
How to lower your heart attack risk.