Understanding pacemakers

[@nancyvest7260]

When my husband had a pacemaker inserted in December, the doc explained much about what was going on. You took it further here, and I appreciate that. I like how you talk in layman's terms so non-medical people can understand.

[@saveplanet3977]

I also agree, explanation is really good.thank you

[@preachdade2504]

I do not have a pacemaker that has been put in, but am so grateful for all the important informations we humans need, you are one of earth’s superheroes, please keep yourself be healthy,,,,,,, we owe you so much,,,,

[@aikibudoMT]

Awesome video! My elderly (88) mother had a pacemaker implanted while she was COVID infected and taking falls. She was so ill she did not understand what was going on. Now she is doing fine and found this video. She is so grateful for the excellent explanation. Well done. Thank you, Dr. Gupta.

[@MrMatthew398]

Thanks for the helpful information. Your video raises a few questions: 1. You mention that people typically need pacemakers due to ageing and 'wear and tear' of the AV (the 'drummer). But why then do young people sometimes need them? 2. You say that people won't die without one; but if you have AV block 2 (Mobitz, type 2), isn't there a risk of converting to AVB-3 (complete block), which is potentially life threatening? 3. Apart from the risk of infection, are there any other risks, such as increased blood clots in the vein where the pacemaker cable is situated? Thanks again, great if you could answer these related questions!

[@lornadeane8368]

Very interesting I had a pacemaker about 7weeks ago I do feel better but am waiting for an AV node ablation after having AF since my 40s my heart was failing, love your videos Thankyou I live in Aust

[@peggymicsky8607]

This is such a fabulous video. Most people aren't interested in medical info until it involves their own health. Thank God for Research, dedicated and educated medical professionals like you. Has your Mom and Dad ever listened to these videos? I've listened to most of them and I am very proud of you. I hope they're as proud of you as I am. NEVER will I forget you.

[@aquamanaquaman1715]

Hello Doc, love your explanations. Can you please explain the leads, I've heard that it can have 1 to 3 leads. Please explain when 1 lead is needed and when would 3 be needed. My mom will be getting one soon, because the results from the holter she was wearing for 24hrs shows she had a couple of heart pauses and the longest was 4.5 seconds long. Also, can you tell me if too much Metropolol could cause one's heart functions to require a pacemaker?

[@dioneblu5775]

My pacemaker was put in oct 2014. Im in permanent afib. I have low blood pressure with a fast heart rate. When im in a pacer rhythm it feels like im being punched in the chest i get dizzy and sick to my stomach. My doctors keep saying they dont know whats going on.

[@jacwrd51]

I would see a difference doc. Something not calibrated right..

[@DrAsadAli-yc6tu]

Thanks

[@juliehillebrand3920]

My pacemaker is set to keep my heart rate up to 60. The pacemaker is pacing 72% of the time to keep it at this rate. My cardiologist said that it pacing a lot. Scary at first. But happy to even be alive.

[@ingenuity168]

Thanks so much. You're a very kind and good doctor.

[@bradart7289]

Always had a low bpm, 50 to 60. No blackouts. Always had an irregular hb. Am I a candidate for a pacemaker? I am 82yo.

[@luisabuenavista4659]

Do you recommend cardiac rehab therapy after Pacemaker implant?

[@robertwagner3371]

Another great video! Thanks Dr. Gupta!

[@abhisheksingh-mw7os]

Sir pranam,what is the name of reveal device and can it be carried out externally.

[@barshagogoi1882]

Incredible information sharing!!! Thanks Doc.

[@sassysandie2865]

Love this guy!

[@ig4408]

Thank you so much. I'm really grateful for the information. I got a pacemaker a week ago at age 55 and I am happy for the explanation.

[@shraygautam2353]

Hey please let us know about your experience

[@michaelmallal9101]

Maybe medical services are more advanced in UK than Australia?

[@ponydash9487]

Would i need a pacemaker if i have tachycardia and have a AV block that can turn to a 2nd degree from a 1st degree

[@eyyupagcaoglu7221]

Dr Gupta, After installing wire into vain how do you close punched vain? Does not blood leak from the punched vain point? Could you please explain this to me.

[@caroljamison5587]

Thank you so very much for this video. After wearing a heart monitor for 30 days along with other stress tests. Over the last four or five months I have experienced short periods of lightheadedness and near blackouts. He has diagnosed bradycardia. He is suggesting a Pacemaker.

[@pamcobbs]

Hello just touching base I'm having a few problems with my heart rate did you end up getting a pacemaker?

[@shashimoghe3920]

Very important information on pace maker and when it is needed to be installed thanks good wishes 20/12/2019

[@johntuck2152]

Thank you doctor, most informative and reassuring.

[@luisabuenavista4659]

Would you recommend use of Smartwatch to monitor heart rate, while with a Pacemaker. It seems I'm getting paranoid with my smartwatch. Had pacemaker implant last March 8, this year. Had to check my watch so often while walking exercise, whether my HR is too high or too low. Had HR as high as 152bpm while walking exercise. Is this still ok for a 69 yr old female with PPM?

[@Bounty_Hunter84]

Hi Dr i have a question. Are heart attacks rare in 30s i read about a baseball player who was 33 and he died of a heart attack because of 2 blocked arteries this sounds extreme given his age?

[@YorkCardiology]

+Bo Danville (BountyHunter01) it does..either he had familial high cholesterol or he was very very unlucky

[@ruthannbrase8186]

York Cardiology was

[@meinolfwestig9463]

So, does the heart stop during the procedure, the 10 to 25 minutes it takes ? And what about nerves getting cut when they put a pacemaker?

[@tecsonics]

Glad to hear you recognize that our incredible heart was given to us by God. Thanks. Like your chats.

[@lilianramos2811]

I have pacemaker 7 yrs ago and my pulse goes up to 85 to 90 but I always feel superficial pain on my chest thinking I'm having heart attack n also mostly palpitation when I lay down is this normal ?

[@shankaridevisingh194]

Thank you very informative pray there will be oral medication for raising pulse rate soon instead of pacemakers etc

[@russellsimpson5623]

Hi I have had 2 ablutions and approx 10 cardio versions over the past 6 years since the last ablation 5 months ago but unfortunately I have gone back into AFib what do I do now

[@gollllllly]

What about when the drummer is erratic?? Drumming eccessively fast then pausing then slowing down then speeding up etc etc

[@selahbarnes8425]

Thank you so very much for the information. You make all issues very easy to understand.

[@peteropperman7982]

Thank you Doctor. Very well explained.

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

It's amazing what can be popped in your little internal heart accessory pouch!

[@catherinepeters166]

Very informative, thank you Doc...

[@wayneburbage8900]

My Mom has one. It is making her heart rate run too fast . She is worried. Pace maker.

[@lighten-zy8cl]

What causes the the God given peacemakers to slow down?

[@jackywhitehead8987]

Ahhhh now I understand. Thank you so much

[@Bitke7676]

Hi संजय भाई at last I got ICD 15 days ago.I have Hocm.

[@michaelmallal9101]

My man with drum maybe wants to retire. I have collapse episodes; possible vasovagal syndrome?

[@neerajtripathi9216]

I too have vasovegal syncope with a pain what are ur symptoms?

[@kogienaidoo9146]

Thank you Doc very good info

[@dawnallen123]

Can a person have both a pacemaker and a defibrillator?

[@Davetg01]

At our Hospital, we have a dedicated area for pacemakers.

[@dorcaspowellpowell5971]

I had a ICD/pacemaker implanted 12/9/19

[@dorcaspowellpowell5971]

I was diagnosed with Congenital prolong qt..l began having long bouts of braydicardi..this was the fix that I needed.

[@pamcobbs]

@@dorcaspowellpowell5971 Hello what is an icd pacemaker? My doctor been discussing a pacemaker for me I'm scared to death of having one implanted how is yours working for you so far?

[@neerajtripathi9216]

@@pamcobbs how r u now?

[@pamcobbs]

@@neerajtripathi9216 Hey I'm doing Great! Thanks for asking...I went to see another cardiologist he told me he didn't see a need for a pacemaker

[@neerajtripathi9216]

@@pamcobbs my doctor has asked me too...m just 23 and a bit afraid...I got many episodes with hr 197 and also had syncope once don’t know what to do

[@michaelmallal9101]

I fall asleep even under local.

[@skkitchen1030]

In hindi pleae

[@joannejennings7649]

I have a pace maker, thank you for this explanation.

[@dadadada-bs5ov]

Did it help get your heart back right ??? Bc ion wanna get one and have to get sum mo shi 🤦🏾🤦🏾like I am.too long ion wanna live like I am old 🤦🏾💯

[@siddiquakhan421]

Hello sir, my husband gone through ASD n then pacemaker last year (at age 36).. after one year in check up he has detected with high ventricular rate (206 bpm for 6 sec) Can u plz tell me what does it mean .. is it normal ... plz reply me ..

[@pamcobbs]

Hello from my understanding i thought the pacemaker suppose to regulate the heart before it goes into certain rhythms I'm confused my doctor is telling me that's what I need this is so scary!! I hope everything is going well now.

[@siddiquakhan421]

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[@nypdbob]

Thank you

[@dhavalbhansali7196]

Thanks for your information.

[@lindasilvia4155]

Can you explain a CRT

[@teresaneves1518]

What is a voltagem From a pacemaker?

[@lulahadgu6242]

Thanks

[@swapnilgupta5117]

can one do exercises and strennous activities after implantation as in normal life

[@YorkCardiology]

yes of course

[@MrDaiseymay]

I read that failures for uk pacemaker's resulted in 14,000 deaths --what say you Dr.?

[@YorkCardiology]

i have no idea. But i guess you are quoting from a reliable source?

[@rizwan308]

Philip Croft source?

[@Sfbaytech]

How much does getting a reveal device generally cost?

[@YorkCardiology]

privately it is about 1500 or so I think

[@Sfbaytech]

York Cardiology thanks. Your videos are great. I have learned so much. My few instances of irregular and rapid heartbeats have only happened a few times in 40 years. But I have a 30 day monitor right now. It’s three wires and a small box with a cell phone. Seems pretty archaic compared to that small device.

[@YorkCardiology]

Have a look at the Kardia app... this may revolutionise monitoring

[@Sfbaytech]

York Cardiology Thank you for sharing. If this really works and can provide an accurate diagnosis, it’s going to be incredible. As soon as I saw the Apple Watch band I ordered it. It’s worth every penny of $200 and the service is free so a great deal without surgery. I really appreciate you telling me about this and I can’t wait to try it. I will report back how it works for me. Maybe even make a video and share it with you. Thanks!

[@Sfbaytech]

Thanks for telling me about Kardia Band. I wanted to report back that I bought one recently and have been wearing it. I could never get a heart monitor to catch the heart issues I was having. Until this week. I had a rapid heartbeat at work and was able to capture it and send to my doctor. It helps me to relax knowing I can at least get a reading of what’s happening and know if it’s dangerous or not. My doctor suggested a beta blocker but I’m not taking medicine unless I need to.

[@Spiderveins60]

I have a friend that has a pacemaker, and one of her leads has failed. She went through a lot of pain which caused her to go to the hospital. Her doctor said her pacemaker will keep working the same. She is concerned that she only has 2 working leads. Does this sound like accurate information that her doctor told her. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@Caveman2437]

I was watching the pacemaker been put in and talking to the surgeon while she was doing it - the only trouble is I am now getting alot more VT ectopic beats that drops my pulse down to 37 to 40 but great video thank you Doctor

[@viovannidrapite571]

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[@lighten-zy8cl]

Dr Gupta my husband usually when testing his blood pressure his heart beat reads very low as 43. I have been following you on KZbin .My question is he complains of his head feeling dizzy some time what should I do really wants some advice.

[@pamcobbs]

Hello sorry to hear this i was experiencing low heart rates from 37-40 a few days ago no dizziness my doctor is suggesting that I need a pacemaker! This is truly not a good feeling when it comes to my heart I pray your husband is feeling better!!

[@neerajtripathi9216]

@@pamcobbs hey pam are u alright I too have the same issue?

[@pamcobbs]

@@neerajtripathi9216 Hello! I'm doing Great! Thanks for asking. I ended up going to another Cardiologist. He told me I didn't need a pacemaker. My heart is doing so much better now. I don't even be bothered with Low heart rates anymore. I still get palpations whenever I have too much caffeine or have a glass of wine or something . I pray everything work out for you as well.