pacemaker

[creid15]

Someone very close to me has been diagnosed with bradycardia. A pacemaker is recommended but this person is extremely stubborn. Please help me in find resources and information that could put her mind at ease

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello and welcome! I would suggest ringing the BHF nurses who have plenty of experience and can discuss your friend's options and concerns.

[jimmyq in reply to MichaelJH]

BHF Heart Helpline 0300 330 3311

[creid15 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you, we have a third opinion on Monday the 15th

[fantasyfanuk]

Hi creid15, I have had a pacemaker a year now after being sent to hospital by ambulance from the gp surgery. I had complete heart block and very low pulse (22). What aspect of it worries her the most? I really believe I wouldn’t still be around if I didn’t have the pacemaker so for me, the only alternative was not acceptable! Bhf literature is very good and the stories of how people cope are excellent too. Hope she gets the info she needs to make the right choice for her. Helen

[creid15 in reply to fantasyfanuk]

Thank you, i think its her age and the foreign object in her body. obesity as well

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

This link about pacemakers should be useful:-bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[creid15 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thank you.