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SUNNY
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Joined: 06 Jul 2006
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 Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:38 am Post subject:
Lead Wire and/or Epicardial Leads
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I am a female aged 51.
I was a Blue Baby.
At the age of 28 I developed Sick Sinus Syndrome, Sinus Node
Dysfunction, Brady-Tacardia.
I also have a Mitral Value Proplase, and aberrant circulation, and a
mummer.
Currently I have 2 dual chamber pacers ( one is turned off ). These
are number 5 and 6. Two sets of wires have broken.
My teams dilemma is that I have 5 wires on my right side and the two on
the left had to be threaded from the right ventricle through a valve
and into the left atrium. No more use available on the left side.
So....our options are to remove the wires on the right side or crack my
chest and place the lead wires outside my heart muscle.
I'd simply greatly appreciate any input regarding these two procedures.
Stay Healthy,
ItsSUNNYinDaytona |
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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
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Re: Lead Wire and/or Epicardial Leads
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SUNNY wrote:
| Quote: | I am a female aged 51.
I was a Blue Baby.
At the age of 28 I developed Sick Sinus Syndrome, Sinus Node
Dysfunction, Brady-Tacardia.
I also have a Mitral Value Proplase, and aberrant circulation, and a
mummer.
Currently I have 2 dual chamber pacers ( one is turned off ). These
are number 5 and 6. Two sets of wires have broken.
My teams dilemma is that I have 5 wires on my right side and the two on
the left had to be threaded from the right ventricle through a valve
and into the left atrium. No more use available on the left side.
So....our options are to remove the wires on the right side or crack my
chest and place the lead wires outside my heart muscle.
I'd simply greatly appreciate any input regarding these two procedures.
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Removing pacemaker wires vary in difficulty and will depend on the
skill and experience of your electrophysiologist. Cracking open your
chest to place epicardial pacemaker leads only will likely be the last
resort for your team of physicians though a cardiothoracic surgeon
would likely see it as no big deal.
Prayerfully in Christ's amazing love,
Andrew B. Chung
Cardiologist, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://HeartMDPhD.com/TheLife |
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SUNNY
medicine forum beginner
Joined: 06 Jul 2006
Posts: 4
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:16 am Post subject:
Re: Lead Wire and/or Epicardial Leads
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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD wrote:
| Quote: | SUNNY wrote:
I am a female aged 51.
I was a Blue Baby.
At the age of 28 I developed Sick Sinus Syndrome, Sinus Node
Dysfunction, Brady-Tacardia.
I also have a Mitral Value Proplase, and aberrant circulation, and a
mummer.
Currently I have 2 dual chamber pacers ( one is turned off ). These
are number 5 and 6. Two sets of wires have broken.
My teams dilemma is that I have 5 wires on my right side and the two on
the left had to be threaded from the right ventricle through a valve
and into the left atrium. No more use available on the left side.
So....our options are to remove the wires on the right side or crack my
chest and place the lead wires outside my heart muscle.
I'd simply greatly appreciate any input regarding these two procedures.
Removing pacemaker wires vary in difficulty and will depend on the
skill and experience of your electrophysiologist. Cracking open your
chest to place epicardial pacemaker leads only will likely be the last
resort for your team of physicians though a cardiothoracic surgeon
would likely see it as no big deal.
Prayerfully in Christ's amazing love,
Andrew B. Chung
Cardiologist, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://HeartMDPhD.com/TheLife |
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SUNNY
medicine forum beginner
Joined: 06 Jul 2006
Posts: 4
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 10:21 am Post subject:
Re: Lead Wire and/or Epicardial Leads
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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD wrote:
| Quote: | SUNNY wrote:
I am a female aged 51.
I was a Blue Baby.
At the age of 28 I developed Sick Sinus Syndrome, Sinus Node
Dysfunction, Brady-Tacardia.
I also have a Mitral Value Proplase, and aberrant circulation, and a
mummer.
Currently I have 2 dual chamber pacers ( one is turned off ). These
are number 5 and 6. Two sets of wires have broken.
My teams dilemma is that I have 5 wires on my right side and the two on
the left had to be threaded from the right ventricle through a valve
and into the left atrium. No more use available on the left side.
So....our options are to remove the wires on the right side or crack my
chest and place the lead wires outside my heart muscle.
I'd simply greatly appreciate any input regarding these two procedures.
Removing pacemaker wires vary in difficulty and will depend on the
skill and experience of your electrophysiologist. Cracking open your
chest to place epicardial pacemaker leads only will likely be the last
resort for your team of physicians though a cardiothoracic surgeon
would likely see it as no big deal.
Prayerfully in Christ's amazing love,
Andrew B. Chung
Cardiologist, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://HeartMDPhD.com/TheLife
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Thank You ever so much for your prompt response.
Dr. Charles Byrd who is a cardiovascular surgeon and a pioneer in the
removal of pacer leads has agreed to take me as a patient when the time
comes; otherwise there is a local cardiologist who has agreed to place
epidicardial leads if the situation prevents me from traveling to Fort
Lauderdale.
Once again, Thank You for your time and consideration.
The situation is a little nerve racking though I have to admit.
Peace Be With You,
Sunny |
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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD
medicine forum Guru
Joined: 25 Mar 2005
Posts: 8540
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| Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:12 am Post subject:
Re: Lead Wire and/or Epicardial Leads
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SUNNY wrote:
| Quote: | Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD wrote:
SUNNY wrote:
I am a female aged 51.
I was a Blue Baby.
At the age of 28 I developed Sick Sinus Syndrome, Sinus Node
Dysfunction, Brady-Tacardia.
I also have a Mitral Value Proplase, and aberrant circulation, and a
mummer.
Currently I have 2 dual chamber pacers ( one is turned off ). These
are number 5 and 6. Two sets of wires have broken.
My teams dilemma is that I have 5 wires on my right side and the two on
the left had to be threaded from the right ventricle through a valve
and into the left atrium. No more use available on the left side.
So....our options are to remove the wires on the right side or crack my
chest and place the lead wires outside my heart muscle.
I'd simply greatly appreciate any input regarding these two procedures.
Removing pacemaker wires vary in difficulty and will depend on the
skill and experience of your electrophysiologist. Cracking open your
chest to place epicardial pacemaker leads only will likely be the last
resort for your team of physicians though a cardiothoracic surgeon
would likely see it as no big deal.
Thank You ever so much for your prompt response.
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You are welcome :-)
All thanks and praises belong to the LORD, Whom I love with all my
being.
| Quote: | Dr. Charles Byrd who is a cardiovascular surgeon and a pioneer in the
removal of pacer leads has agreed to take me as a patient when the time
comes; otherwise there is a local cardiologist who has agreed to place
epidicardial leads if the situation prevents me from traveling to Fort
Lauderdale.
Once again, Thank You for your time and consideration.
The situation is a little nerve racking though I have to admit.
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That is understandable.
| Quote: | Peace Be With You,
Sunny
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Many thanks to GOD for your kind heart and HIS peace which passes all
worldly understanding.
Prayerfully in Christ's amazing love,
Andrew B. Chung
Cardiologist, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://HeartMDPhD.com/TheLife |
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