Pace Maker

[jackemily]

Hi having had AF for over 7 years after 3 Ablations and 5 CV consented to having a Pace Maker as my specialist advised the success of a 4th ablation was 40% in August 2020 i had the PM inserted 6weeks later had my sinus node ablated all went well i would appreciate any advice on any feedback you may have at the moment i have problems just going up stairs or very short walks I am still currently on 100 Metoprolol and 20mg Xaretto I am due for a follow up in a couple of months or when ever they send for me any help or advice Please . Thanks

[jeanjeannie50]

For me Metoprolol is a very powerful drug. I take 1 x 12.5mg twice daily. I would speak to your cardiologist or GP and say how you are feeling, please don't put up with feeling this way.

Jean

[jackemily in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks for your reply good advice l need to sort out my Medication x

[jackemily]

Thanks for the reply have decided to contact my specialist sounds like l nay need my meds reduced and my settings checked thanks for your message,

[opal11uk]

You probably need repacing until they get our rate just right, I am paced at 60 rpm plus adjustment or change of drugs. It takes a while to become best regulated so take these to your cardio as soon as possible to get sorted out,

[jackemily in reply to opal11uk]

Thanks for your message l think l need to understand better how the P M works have not being given any information not really sure what to ask l was originally told l would be able to come of my meds apart fromy blood thinner but still on 50 twice a day of Metoprolol hopefully will get there eventually, Thanks

[opal11uk in reply to jackemily]

They should have given you a leaflet when your P/M was fitted but you can research the 'workings' of a P/M on line, there are different types depending on your need, for example I have a two lead Medtronic which I could research on line. If you haven't received any information on yours then ring your cardio's secretary and ask for information to help you better understand what you have had implanted. I still take drugs to stop my heart going into A/F, to keep the heart rate low, the P/M in turn keeps that rate going at 60 beats per minute or thereabouts. I had my P/M fitted because after ablation everything went wrong and my heart rate would plummet so this little technical wonder keeps me more or less constant at 60 bpm and life is now so much better.

[jackemily in reply to opal11uk]

So pleased all has gone well for you thanks for all your valuable information just about to start my research will keep you posted x