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24. Surgeons want to cut. Cardiologists who specialize in pacemakers

Tue Oct 7, 2025, 10:21 AM

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want to implant pacemakers. That's how it is. Finding good ones who will tell you that you don't necessarily need surgery or a pacemaker is very, very difficult. Specialists want to make money so they err on the side of doing what they do.

As you learned, a second and even a third opinion is a good idea.

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I applaud your resolve and common sense. no_hypocrisy Tuesday #1

a good lesson Skittles Tuesday #2

excellent advice.... markie Tuesday #3

I had something similar LittleGirl Tuesday #55

good luck with your surgery markie Tuesday #56

One surgeon said I need a new shoulder LittleGirl Tuesday #60

Good for you! mgardener Tuesday #4

Underscores the value of a second opinion (and where possible, a close friend, colleague or hlthe2b Tuesday #5

You know, it's funny... PCIntern Tuesday #8

And a lot of times just being able to ask questions. I've found a bit of research ahead of time helps. erronis Tuesday #20

Sure. As long as it is clear you aren't using "untrained so-called medical influencers" or "Dr. Google's worst sources" hlthe2b Tuesday #22

So, you didn't have to call your local funeral home...... Butterflylady Tuesday #6

Very good story. Thanks for sharing. Easterncedar Tuesday #7

The importance of THREE MissKat Tuesday #9

Terrific advice. PCIntern Tuesday #10

Glad your intuition was on target! Fla Dem Tuesday #11

Reading your experience with the electrophysiologist makes me thank my lucky stars TexLaProgressive Tuesday #12

I agree totally. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #13

Interesting. I have been pushed to see an electrophysiologist - much more frequently recently. erronis Tuesday #14

Have you been on anticoagulants all this time? PCIntern Tuesday #15

Yup - first coumadin and now eliquis. You mention the Watchman - erronis Tuesday #21

I just BeerBarrelPolka Tuesday #46

Good for you! And I really hope it solves those issues. erronis Tuesday #49

Thank you BeerBarrelPolka Tuesday #52

erron popsdenver Tuesday #35

Your points are well understood. As almost anything in this society, money/profit will rot it out. erronis Tuesday #50

Thank you so much for telling us your story, Ilsa Tuesday #16

They all own stock in the company that makes the pacemaker. milestogo Tuesday #17

It sounds like my TIA story nuxvomica Tuesday #18

Have you considered otchmoson Tuesday #19

Can't get involved with that stuff, PCIntern Tuesday #30

I understand otchmoson Tuesday #36

My brother had a health scare and was stunned watching the vultures gather malaise Tuesday #23

Surgeons want to cut. Cardiologists who specialize in pacemakers MineralMan Tuesday #24

As the saying goes, NewLarry Tuesday #47

The first specialist sounds like the guy who told me I had to get both my knees replaced immediately,. That was 5 sinkingfeeling Tuesday #25

Thanks. An experience worth sharing and applying to similar situations. joanbarnes Tuesday #26

MD and AMA poozwah Tuesday #27

You really have to be your own doctor these days. I'm still pissed off about my experience a week ago Vinca Tuesday #28

Question everything. It's what I do too as a family advocate. live love laugh Tuesday #29

"You betcha" PCIntern Tuesday #31

What do you think of the Korean cholesterol study? womanofthehills Tuesday #33

I haven't read that study - Ms. Toad Tuesday #41

The Magnesium Miracle supports the findings that cholesterol isn't "bad" live love laugh Wednesday #64

They pulled this same shit with my Dad gay texan Tuesday #32

Similar story here, for goodnes sakes... Dancingdem Tuesday #34

My belief now is that most doctors are mediocre at best. LuckyLib Tuesday #37

I didn't save my source for this, and it's been a long time soldierant Wednesday #65

My biggest regret in life is the one time I didn't stand up to a doctor. pnwmom Tuesday #38

Oohh my gosh Chicagogrl1 Tuesday #39

I was 31 when I first refused medical intervention. Ms. Toad Tuesday #40

I've refused medical intervention. hunter Tuesday #44

So far - my refusals have always been for the better. Ms. Toad Tuesday #45

Just now, I declined the opportunity to wear a heart monitor. John1956PA Tuesday #42

I believe the hospital pressures these docs PCIntern Tuesday #51

I wore a heart monitor for a week and it was way more interesting than a few missed beats. hunter Tuesday #43

And "non-profit" hospitals are anything but. erronis Tuesday #54

They're drumming up business, minimizing liability, and pathologizing you. bucolic_frolic Tuesday #48

Always a good idea to be your own best advocate. hamsterjill Tuesday #53

Kickin' with enthusiasm Faux pas Tuesday #57

Thanks for sharing. yellow dahlia Tuesday #58

BIG kick and recommendation, might I add to get labs done on a regular basis and to 'watch the trend' ... cliffside Tuesday #59

Thanks for sharing, would you please link to this post in the health group? There is useful information in your post ... cliffside Tuesday #61

They are taking kickbacks from the medical device company iemanja Tuesday #62

You handled it expertly! pacalo Wednesday #63