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MyBonBon

Updated 1y ago

Pacemakers for Atrial Fibrillation: How Common Are They?

How many people with Atrial Fibrillation have pacemakers now?

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Ceig

2y

I am waiting for a date to have mine put in. My heart rate is usually in the 40’s or has dropped as low as 35 according to my doctor but only does that at night. Also, my heart has stopped a couple of times for 5 and six seconds. I feel pretty good most of the time but I need to get this regulated so I will quit worrying and will have more energy
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MyBonBon

2y

There's a new micra pacemaker out, world's smallest pacemaker that goes inside your heart and you don't feel it, mine is bulky between my shoulder and heart area. I wish I could get a micra. My heart stopped 13 time's before I had a pacemaker. 2 ablations didn't work. Bless you
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Ceig

2y

Also I have had 3 Ablations
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MyBonBon

2y

sure, it's the size of a large vitamin
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Anna73

2y

Well good luck on getting yours
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Davidsangelina

2y

I do
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Wondercell

2y

I believe pacemakers are probably better for bradycardia than they are for tachycardia because usually there are other things you can do that are less invasive with tachycardia but how do you get your heartbeat to speed up without a pacemaker is beyond me.
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MommaJo

2y

you don't unless it's caffeine and that's short term.
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EricaLynn

2y

I got pacemaker at 72. I have afib and getting ready for 2nd ablation.
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MommaJo

2y

I wouldn't do an ablation.It did work for my oldest daughter but it scars the heart. Personally,If they want to do more than one,I'd tell them no.Ask what's next.
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Relaygirl

2y

Not me!
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MommaJo

2y

I've had a pacemaker about 12 years. Also had the Watchman put in last Oct.
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MommaJo

2y

I had one that lasted 3 days. My then Dr tried to treat me with meds for two years and tried ablation,and then opted for a pacer.
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termite

2y

I had my first ablation 3 months ago. I'm doing good so far. I was diagnosed with A-fib about 7 years ago. My heart was shocked back in beat when I was first diagnosed with A-fib
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MommaJo

2y

I go in and out even with a pacer
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MommaJo

2y

But,that's what a pacemaker is suppose to do.

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