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Pacemaker Tomorrow. Advice Please.

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minusnothing
minusnothing

I'm having a pacemaker fitted here in Portugal tomorrow.

I fainted while cycling and while on the treadmill test.

I’ve had 24hr ecg and echo and have been told I have AV block.

What questions should I be asking regarding the setup of the pacemaker if I want to be able to exercise at a fairly high level going forward?

Are there settings that will allow me to still push myself etc?

Any other tips are appreciated.

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  • derek76
    derek76 minusnothing

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    Tell the technician setting it your lifestyle and he can set it accordingly although perhaps not right away. A friend had to get his adjusted later to cope with his exertions.

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