100% paced and still kick'n for now

[Greger]

I am 100% with an EF of 17 to 20 and have full CHF.  Breathing in not a problem nor is sleeping.  I simply wonder what would happen when my IACD battery finally runs out.

[kenkeith]

Good call.

[Flycaster305]

I'm paced 0ver 90% of the time, and had a pacer for two years.  During my quarterly pacer checks a battery check is always done.  In my case, last month it was established my pacer had 5 years, 5 months of life left.  I'd tuck that worry into a seldom-accessed area, as your pacer checks monitor this carefully.  Do always keep your pacer check appointments, and always ask questions.

[kenkeith]

Q: " I simply wonder what would happen when my IACD battery finally runs out".

>>>>> The risk would be a very fast beating heart doesn't have enough time to fill adequately, and slow beating heart can form blood clots.  When either of these two conditions are sensed by the implanted unit there will be an electric discharged from the device to the pacemaker and the other to a location on the right ventricle. This can be a life saving result so you may want to get some assurance to safe guard against those situations happening. There should be a low battery notification associated with the unit but ask your treating doctor for advice.  It seems you should have been told to prevent any misunderstandings or possible loss of battery life without a warning.  

Thanks for your questions, and if you have any followup questions or comments you are invited to respond.  I wish you well going forward, take care,

Ken

[vienna13]

They change the battery? I think>:)

I Your cardiologist must give you a very detailed info. You should ask and do notes about everything he has to say. Notebook or/and another person I would take with me for the next visit. Good you feel well!
Best luck for you to get your EF number up!!