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Well it’s not great news but it could be worse I guess. Now I need a friggin pacemaker. Two changes in my EKG in 5 days due to the new aortic valve. The surgeon said this happens frequently. Just lucky I guess. If they do it early tomorrow I will be home by tomorrow night. They have two different types. I’m leaning towards the smaller wireless version. The doc suggested that one over the older style due to my activity level. Didn’t want to hear this but at the this point I don’t have a choice. I really really need a break with this health crap
Sorry to hear that news, we've got lots of pacemakers in out family these days through so it's a pretty easy procedure.
Downside: you won't be able to lift/use your arm just like a torn rotator cuff for good number of weeks beyond your original recovery to allow tissue to heal/'grow in'ariund the leads. So your work window to finish and enjoy the cars just extended.
Upside/silver lining: you get a tsa screening bypass card for airports, sporting events, etc so shorter lines and no imaging.
I know the upside isn't much (besides living longer) but wanted to throw in something. Also, new I ones can communicate via wifi to the docs to let them remotely make sure everything is working as desired with the old ticker
just make sure it has encryption and authentication so not just any changes can be made.
I work in IT and in the health field. almost everything is wireless nowadays. not that you're the president, but I worry more about the scumbags who would do this just for kicks. ask your doctor about it.
Could a wireless pacemaker let hackers take control of your heart?
Poor security on implantable devices worries health experts
www.science.org
Cybersecurity: The need for data and patient safety with cardiac implantable electronic devices
Remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) has become routine practice as a result of the advances in biomedical engineering, the advent of interconnectivity between the devices through the Internet, and the demonstrated improvement ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
My big worry is MRIs. I’m not sure if I can have one with a pacemaker. Have to ask the docs today when they come and see me. With all the neck and lower back issues I have that might be a problemjust make sure it has encryption and authentication so not just any changes can be made.
I work in IT and in the health field. almost everything is wireless nowadays. not that you're the president, but I worry more about the scumbags who would do this just for kicks. ask your doctor about it.
Could a wireless pacemaker let hackers take control of your heart?
Poor security on implantable devices worries health expertsCybersecurity: The need for data and patient safety with cardiac implantable electronic devices
Remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) has become routine practice as a result of the advances in biomedical engineering, the advent of interconnectivity between the devices through the Internet, and the demonstrated improvement ...
Thats the brand they put in. Hope they last longer than the average laptop or cell phone cause I dont want to get this done again anytime soon. I feel like I got hit by a truck. Way too many incisions on my body/groin. The brusing goes almost down to my knees. Hands, arms, look like hell because f the blood thinners. This want fun. Im in more discomfort now than when I had prostate surgery. It sucks.
One of the best ones out there. Battery life is insane. Even when they say it's down to 10% it's actually not, it's closer to 40% left. Long story. It'll all be worth it though. Recover, do what they tell you, and you'll be threw this and back to doing what you want soon.
Hoping for you a speedy recovery and relief from pain. Prayers still coming for you.
Channels like this really show how much of a family we truly are. If we could all get together for a weekend, it would be like we've known each other forever.
Get well brother!
Get well brother!
