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Is Elevated BPM Level Normal In A Person Having Pacemaker And ICD Implant?
My husband, age 75 had a quadruple bypass 2 years ago. Ef is 25 to 30 and 6 weeks ago had a pacemaker and icd implant. At ck of device last week they said he had 2300unsustained vt s since implant.from 130 to 170bpm.nurse was to give info to dr. Have not heard from him. Should we be concerned or is this normal to have that many?
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
Hello,
I suppose it is a relatively high number. However, this is also what the ICD unit is for - to prevent such arrhythmias from accelerating. Call the cardiologist's office at your earliest convenience.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
I suppose it is a relatively high number. However, this is also what the ICD unit is for - to prevent such arrhythmias from accelerating. Call the cardiologist's office at your earliest convenience.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
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