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  • 1.  Pacemaker revision 8 months later?!

    Posted 10-09-2024 09:01
    Edited by Celeste Hall 01-13-2026 15:40



  • 2.  RE: Pacemaker revision 8 months later?!

    Posted 10-09-2024 14:24

    Rachel,

    I had open heart surgery in 2007 to replace an ascending aortic aneurysm with a new aortic valve at MMC. In 2017 my aortic arch was replaced at NYP Well Cornell.

    In 2023 I received a lead-less pacemaker by Abbott.  It's installed percutaneously with expected life of 6 to 16 years.  You should  discuss this with your cardiologist.

    All the best,

    Vic 



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    Victor Fabry, Founder
    Healed Hearts of New Jersey
    Short Hills, New Jersey
    fvfabry@gmail.com
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  • 3.  RE: Pacemaker revision 8 months later?!

    Posted 10-10-2024 10:19
    Rachel,
    First, I thank you for your work in nursing. I am sorry you are having the issues you are dealing with. In Jan of 2007 I had CABG x 5 and 6 years latter had a stent put into one of the bypasses and have done very well. About two months ago I was diagnosed with Afib and placed on Eliquis. It appears that in the near future I will get a pacemaker following a Cath and ablation. I have several friends who have gone down this path and are doing fine. I am 50 years older than you and consider these past 18 years my bonus years. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and wish you the very best. You have a lot of support from the people in this group.

    Tommy Broughton
    MH Chapter 28
    Richmond, Va

    Sent from my iPad




  • 4.  RE: Pacemaker revision 8 months later?!

    Posted 01-13-2026 16:50
    Tommy,
    We both had similar good fortune. I had OHS in 2007 to correct an ascending aortic aneurysm, 2017 to correct an aortic arch aneurysm and 2023 for a lead-less pacemaker. Think about sending an email to your surgeon to thank him for the past 19 years.
    Vic 

    Victor Fabry, Founder
    Greylock Advisors, LLC
    Healed Hearts of New Jersey





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