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  • 1.  Did your device ever pop out of its pocket?

    Posted 2 days ago

    Dear Friends,

    Has your pacemaker/defibrillator ever fallen out of its pocket after you made a sudden movement? I felt mine pop out after I bent over too quickly today (Saturday) and then stood up abruptly. I instinctively pushed it back and it seemed to return to its source without incident but I was quite stunned. I feel normal now, but a little fearful. Coincidentally, I had an EKG yesterday and a positive conversation with my cardiologist, had no issues to report, and was pronounced in good cardiac health.

    For background, I had a Biotronik pacemaker/defibrillator for a little over 10 years (since March 14, 2014), which was replaced with a smaller device Nov. 1, 2025. I am wondering whether the smaller new device is floating loosely in the pocket space left by the original larger device. Or am I overthinking things? :-) My pulse is normal and I have no other symptoms. Thank you! LH



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    Otherwise Fine
    LindaLindaLindaHolt
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  • 2.  RE: Did your device ever pop out of its pocket?

    Posted 2 days ago
    Linda,
    Since you've had experience with two conventional pacemakers, I have a suggestion. The next time you meet your Electrophysiologist, 
    ask about the Abbott lead-less pacemaker. 
    It's a small 35 mm x 5 mm implantable device that you'll never have these problems with.
    I had mine installed in 2023, and have to checked electronically, every six months. Future tests will be done at remotely at home.
    Good luck,
    Vic  
    Victor Fabry, Founder
    Greylock Advisors, LLC
    Healed Hearts of New Jersey



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