February 7 - 14 Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. 1 in 8 babies are born with congenital heart defects. (The most common birth defect) The first generation of children benefiting from successful heart surgery are now middle aged and present people with life long requirements.
Have you hugged someone with a heart defect today?
Monday, February 7, 2011
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Monday, January 17, 2011
First week with new pacemaker
One week ago I got my new Medtronic Sensia pacemaker. Due to a Second Degree AV Block, my cardiologist thought this would improve my quality of life. Particularly my lack of exercise tolerance.
Medtronic Sensia Pacing System
Almost immediately I was able to take several flights of stairs with no rest periods at floor landings. There is some minor pain and itching at the incision site, but I think I am well on my way to being able to exercise and lead a healthy lifestyle after my latest round of cardiac surgeries.
Second-degree atrioventricular block
Medtronic Sensia Pacing System
Almost immediately I was able to take several flights of stairs with no rest periods at floor landings. There is some minor pain and itching at the incision site, but I think I am well on my way to being able to exercise and lead a healthy lifestyle after my latest round of cardiac surgeries.
Second-degree atrioventricular block
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