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Suggest Treatment For 35%EF With Heart Blockage

35 years old born with a 3rd degree complete heart block. Have a pacer with lead replacment at which time the tip severed and continues to anchor alone in the heart along with the replacment lead. Very nervous about the tip and nothing attached. How can it be removed and if left what could happen.

Also had an eko and found I have a 35% EF - nervous about that as well with my heart block. Please advise
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
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The pacing leads become surrounded by scar tissue near the tip. There is likely no concern there. The abnormal EF is a concern warranting review with the pacing doctor. If confirmed, a modification in the pacemaker may be warranted.
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Suggest Treatment For 35%EF With Heart Blockage

The pacing leads become surrounded by scar tissue near the tip. There is likely no concern there. The abnormal EF is a concern warranting review with the pacing doctor. If confirmed, a modification in the pacemaker may be warranted.