cardiomyopathy - finding a carreer

[grizzlybear144]

Hi my boyfriend is 31 years old and we're waiting for his appointment to get his pacemaker installed.  He has to find some other type of work to do then what he was doing before because he's always done physical jobs.  What jobs can he do with a pacemaker?  He has cardiomyopathy and we're unable to get a list of programs he can go study or jobs he can do.  His heart is at 25%.  Thanks.

[kenkeith]

Some doctors will limit your friend's  physical activity until the pacemaker has settled into your chest and the lead wires have had a chance to heal inside your heart. There is a small risk of infection or pulling the leads out if following instructions aren't followed.

In most cases, having a pacemaker won't limit friend from doing sports and exercise, including strenuous activities. It may be wise to avoid full-contact sports, such as football. Such contact could damage your pacemaker or shake loose the wires in your heart. The doctor will tell your friend how much and what kinds of physical activity are safe for your friend.

Thanks for your question, and hope the answer provides the information you want.  Take care. .