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[sheilacm]

I have to have one of my leads replaced in my dual pacemaker and I am very worried, had pacemaker 2 years and that has also got to be replaced. I’m 68 with a myriad of health problems including brain seizures, bleeds on brain, copd. Anyone had a lead replacement any information regarding procedure. 1st pacemaker lasted 8 years. Thanks

[Tos92]

Hi Sheilacm,

I’m sorry I have no advice to offer on this front however, do give the BHF cardiac nurses a call and they may be able to help you further. They are mostly likely closed tomorrow due to the Easter bank holiday, but should be resuming as normal from Tuesday, 9-5pm. I have linked the number below.

0808 802 1234

Take care.

Tos

[sheilacm in reply to Tos92]

Will do. Thank you for your advice. You are very kind.

[beardy_chris]

As I understand it, they usually leave the 'old' lead in place and just put a new lead in. As a result, it is a relatively simple procedure - but I'm not a medic...