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Originally Posted by dhsmith
Last weekend I went into cardiac arrest with 3rd degree heart block ended up at West Marion Hospital with a heart rate of 22. Had emergency surgery for placement of a pacemaker.
Just wondering what to expect as far as life with the pacemaker and will life ever be normal again? Almost afraid to go to sleep wondering whether l’ll wake up or not.
Can someone with a pacemaker share their experience.
Thanks Bob
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I’ve had my pacemaker/defibrillator for 14 years. Defibrillator has never gone off, pacemaker paces my heart especially at night. With the heart medication, my pacemaker will prevent my heart beat from going under 60 bpm. I forget it’s their. Life is the same if not better because you know the pacemaker keeps everything normal. You will be surprised to see how many people that have pacemakers that are very active and lead a normal life. There’s no reason to be afraid. Enjoy life.