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Can AAIR Pacemaker Prevent Against Stroke?
My cardiologist recomended to me that I have an AAIR pacemaker. I wanted to see if I should be on an aspirin therapy, or if this device alone would prevent against a stroke. I have been diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome, A- Fib, and Tachycardia with up to nine second sinus pauses. Should I begin an aspirin therapy, or go straight to the pacemaker only?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
Aair pacemaker will not prevent atrial fibrillation episodes. However, frequency may be decreased and you will need to be on Aspirin. In my opinion, you should get dual chamber pacemaker because in the future you are risk of av nodal disease as well. You discuss these things with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
Aair pacemaker will not prevent atrial fibrillation episodes. However, frequency may be decreased and you will need to be on Aspirin. In my opinion, you should get dual chamber pacemaker because in the future you are risk of av nodal disease as well. You discuss these things with your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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