Pacemaker with a leaky valve?

[BainaiThai_1_2]

I have a slow heart rate...getting slower. Used to be in the 60's now commonly in the 50's and in the 40's when I sleep. I have a leaky heart valve which I believe is the cause of the slow heart rate. At my age of 78 and diabetes I do not think I am a good candidate for a valve replacement. Question...will drs consider providing a Pacemaker if I have a leaky valve.

[LearnAll]

Your question is very medical...to get right answer, please see a cardiologist.

[BainaiThai_1_2 in reply to LearnAll]

Noted, Thank you

[tango65]

Do you take beta blockers? Do you have episodes of dizziness? Which valve is leaking?

[BainaiThai_1_2 in reply to tango65]

No beta blocker...I do take 180mg of Diltiazem daily. I am light headed when my hr gets low. Do not know which valve is leaky....It has been over 5 years...I will check my records (I have emailed a heart clinic in Hua Hin Thailand to try to get an appointment)

[tango65]

Consult with a cardiologist. They need to rule out sinus arryhthmias, the need for a pacemaker, and if it is adequate in your situation to use ditialzem which can lower the heart rate.

[BainaiThai_1_2]

Thank you...I got the diltiazem for angina...definitely worth talking about...I will give feedback if I get in to see the Thai doc.

[j-o-h-n]

My guess is they have to Thai up that leaky valve....BTW see your Kardiologist....our heart here is in our prostate.....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Tuesday 06/07/2022 11:45 PM DST

[BainaiThai_1_2]

I got lab tests today (xpsa because they do not do them in my small town). I will report back tomorrow...got a 5 lead ekg also....