Pacemaker pace due to be lowered this week after AV node ablation 6 weeks ago and Now I have got Covid!!

[SMwils]

Hello

My pacemaker rate is due to be lowered this week and now I have got Covid

I am shocked as I have not had it before

Feeling very unwell but more can concerned about not been able to get the pacemaker lowered

I think it has to be lowered in certain time mine was 6 weeks

Any ideas ? Will it make any difference

Thank you

[BobD Volunteer]

Not really best sort the covid first.

[SMwils in reply to BobD]

Hello Bob

Yes of course

I just was asking about the time factor of having the pacemaker rate lowered

Has it got to be done in a time frame 🖼

[BobD Volunteer in reply to SMwils]

Not that I am aware of . Mine was set when fitted and never touched this last year.

[Hylda2]

Mine was set at 80-120 when fitted. 60-120 2 months later after AV node and 50-120 after that.

Please don’t worry. I even had a lead switched off and a complete re-program after 4 months.

If you are really worried ring your pacemaker clinic, they are only too happy to set your mind at rest.

[Ppiman]

I guess it will depend on your state of health. Our two neighbours had covid last year and seriously struggled through it for a good month, yet others we know have hardly been aware they have it.

Steve

[SMwils]

Thank you all

I have contacted hospital and appt booked for next week

Fingers crossed I will be Covid free