Pacemaker Implantation Surgery

[TheTxturtlelytiger]

lol he has the same last name as me.

[11Najim11]

dude... god bless u... how do u do this... i wanted to b a cardiologist.. now watching all these videos... i'm too damn scared :'(

[conman12000]

what are the side effects? and like, how long is recovery? and how risky is the operation? my girlfriend is getting one tomorrow and shes really nervous. can someone respond? thanks any pointers would be appreciated

[thestupiddolphin]

@conman12000 shell be fine. But getting mine changed my life. It took me about a month to fully recover. just don't poke at it.

[conman12000]

@thestupiddolphin thanks that really makes me feel better and yes the operation went smoothly. and when you say changed your life, do u mean for bettter or negatively? thanks again.

[HazeNAhri]

I have a pacemaker.... the operations... not very nice when you wake up D;

[thestupiddolphin]

@HazeNAhri You got that right. felt like I took a bullet.

[MultiMissemily]

I had a pacemaker 2010 and i am 14 and it was the worse thing ever, but i dont complain because i know that it could be worse, look at the glass half full then half empty.

[brennalivelaughlovee]

@MultiMissemily yeah im 14 i have something called brugada syndrome and ill eventually have to get one but for now i carry one!

[xtillXthexend]

got a pacemaker defib back in september 2006 and got it replaced in june 2010 cause it was recalled thanks medtronic........

[neoninagirl]

@xtillXthexend did it maufunction?

[xtillXthexend]

@neoninagirl no didnt malfunction there was just a recall on the battery so they replaced it with a newer better unit

[lkh33]

@xtillXthexend Probably worked out well you u then if it lasted 4 years, and then got a newer replacement for free when defib. batteries usually don't last much longer than that anyways

[xtillXthexend]

@lkh33 well the only thing is it was on recall due to battiers like when i had to get a lead wire replaced for recall not complaing cause didnt come out of pocket just my pacemaker/defib never shocked me and never once paced the only time is was used was when i would go to my cardiologist to check it out for my yearly check up

[reelncome]

can i ask if the pacemaker is set at certain amount of beats .say 70 what does it mean if it goes less then that ..........thank u

[clarkallard]

@reelncome around 60bpm is acceptable/average in a healthy individual. When it reaches are 20-40bpm is when problems arise. Basically, at 20-40bpm, the heart is not pumping at an acceptable enough rate to give the muscle tissues of the body all the nutrients they need.

[reelncome]

@clarkallard ...bless thanx 4 the reply ....find it easier coming here 4 answers then speaking 2 my doctors thank you

[MrDeano324]

My Grandfather may have to have this surgery and im very worried, as hes 74 and has alot of heart problems. Also, a few years back he had an opp on his leg and barley survived. Does this procedure have a high chance of success on elderly people?, please be considerate with your answers as im extremely worried for him.

[mmodnao]

@MrDeano324 What do you want? A complete medical recommendation without all the medical information? This is ridiculous. Talk to the doctor, not with strangers on Youtube.

[mrgurminde]

@mmodnao Why Don't You Say That About The Video Then ? Your Ridiculous, I Never New It Was Such A Crime To Love Your A Family Member.

[mmodnao]

@mrgurminde If you love your family member, get the facts straight from a reputable source, not Youtube. We don't know all the details related to you family member so what do you want? Medicine is based on facts and evidences, not on assumptions. I'm ridiculous? How's your question?

[mrgurminde]

@MrDeano324 It Shouldn't Affect Him At All, My Uncle Had The Opp And He's In His 40's, If You Want My Advice Have The Opp Done Privatly That Should Make Your Grandad Feel That He's In Safe Hands :) And Yes This Opp Is Very Short And Simple And Has A Very High Chance Of Success :)

[reelncome]

@MrDeano324 ....i had a defib and pacemaker fitted in june this year ......as recommended 4 arrythmia apart from that the heart is good ........and without it may not be here now ......hopefully he should be ok with the pacemaker but the recovery can take a while .....im still havin some pain around and inside where its been fitted and also my arm which u have 2 exercise regually .........and with all operations in the young and old there is a risk hope all works out 4 him ......bless

[Aliciadominicanchula]

i have one.......(pacemaker).........­.. and i first got it when i was 19 years old that was 10 years ago..........and i feel so sick beause why meeee

[alucoq]

I did not know if this was an educational video showing the complete technique or just and advertising

[rachelsthebomb]

I think NOT having one if you need it is a lot more fatal than the possibilty it might shut off.

[PGMEagle]

I'd be scared having one of these what if it shuts off

[kuntrykrikit]

@PGMEagle

I've had a pacemaker since I was 21 months old.....nothing to fear!

[funkyflights]

@PGMEagle

allot of people are not pace maker dependent while some are.... so if it shuts off you will be ok.... But obviously if someone is totally dependent upon the pace maker they can be in trouble.... I know people where the pace maker only fires 2 percent of the time.... So it's basically just monitoring the heart and pacing when needed....

[aardvarkje]

Additional to what hugooc said:

Not just a pacemaker, not just an ICD, it is a CRT-D device, being a biventricular pacemaker and ICD.

[sonnyp7]

Hi;A week after surgery and have stabby jag pain in the heart. Doctors say this is nerve damage and will eleviate.Has anyone experienced this.

[hugooc]

Nice video, except that this is NOT A PACEMAKER. It is an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator). Precisely a Medtronic InSync II Marquis ICD.

The difference:

ICDs are used to treat FAST heart rhythms (tachycardia). Although theyre not pacemakers per se, modern ICDs are also capable of pacing the heart.

Pacemakers, on the other hand, are indicated to treat SLOW rhythms (bradycardia). Pacemakers do not have the ability to defibrillate (shock) the heart. Pacemakers are much smaller too.