Pacemaker Information Extracted From Another Thread

[Rita Sherry]

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ADMIN NOTE:

This thread was extracted from a different thread, that was very long. It contained useful information and I thought it warranted it's own thread as it was more likely to be seen then.

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Devil

OMG I am due to have a replacement pacemaker inserted in the very near future (battery in the present one running down) here at the Paphos General. The present one was implanted whilst I was in the UK and your story now has me somewhat worried. Think I might enquire of the Evangelismos or Iasis as to availability of this type of operation and cost. Anyone had any experience here please?

Rita

[Rita Sherry]

Admin

Sorry I have gone slightly off topic but I was anxious re Devil's post.

Rita

[Rita Sherry]

Hello Lloyd Thank you so much for the information - where in Paphos is the clinic and what is its name (if any)?

Rita

[Devil]

Rita

It depends on the type of pacemaker and your condition. I have a 3-chamber type with the left ventricle on an external lead (electrode sewn onto exterior of heart). It cost me €14'000. I presume yours is 1- or 2- chamber type with leads via the vena cava, so would be a lot cheaper if the existing leads are OK. Prices do vary from place to place, so shop around.