Am 83 and have had heart surgery (bypass) 20 years ago. 3 years ago started taking warfarin 3.1/2 mg dailey. Also take bisoprolol and amlodipine with Lipitor at night. My problem is a feeling I might fall or faint caused by a momentary pause in heart rhythm. Or a missed beat. Told by my GP after tests at hospital I could have a pacemaker fitted if I find my experiences troublesome....any thoughts.?
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I have paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and I used to have presyncope (near faint) caused by a pause when my heart went from AF back to normal rhythm. I had a pacemaker fitted last March which solved the problem. I would say have it done
I'm not in your position but if I am one day I would have the pacemaker fitted.
You'd never have to worry about those pauses again.
Pat.
My father had his first pacemaker fitted at 85. It changed his life. He had the ten-year replacement last year and is fine. So age doesn't have to be a problem!
Go to the spacedoc website and have a good read George. Graveline, Kendrick and McCully all have good books to read and I found them useful when I hit AF 6 years ago. Having become persistent AF I hope to get the catheter ablation in the next month. Statins and the Lipitor I tossed in the waste paper basket. Being polite I did not get a good response taking them!! 83? Only a 'young man'!
Hi George, Having a long history of missed beats which then lead to the
onset of af I would certainly go for the pacemaker. Its not very nice and
Its uncomfortable if you feel unsteady or faint, I stopped going out for
fear that I would fall. Go for it George I would. Shirley.
i had one i august the change in my quality of life is amazing. Couldnt walk far feeling faint even when sat. I now go to the gym 5 mornings a week and do 90 mins each day. This is after 5 yrs of no exercise. Good luck whatever is decided
Very encouraging thank you