Complete AV heartblock

[Pete-Burch]

I was alone at home and collapsed (thank God for mobile phones) and was rushed into hospital with a very low heart rate. Overnight in hospital my heart rate dropped to 17ppm and was given an emergency pacemaker.

I have read all the pacemaker information both from the hospital and online. I was doing some light training beforehand, due to other medical problems (RA and trapped nerves in lower back) and was wondering when I should return as it still scares the life out of me to upset the pacemaker?

[Fredders]

Hi Pete

When are you due your pacemaker check up? If it’s soon, ask them then what you can do, but if it’s a while off, give them a ring.

I had a pacemaker fitted after I developed complete heart block following aortic valve replacement, so my situation was slightly different as I was obviously recovering from surgery as well. But I was told to take it easy until I had my first check up, just for them to make sure everything was still in place and working properly.

Hope this helps.

Wendy