Phlebitis

I received my first PM implant in 1996. Had a miserable time for about a year -then got it adjusted and had no problems. Battery ran out in December 2005. to

Second implant uneventful. Second device battery ran out in December 2011. My resting pulse rate with the second unit was in the high 70's and with exercise could go

Got 3rd implant in January 2012. Immediately began experiencing shortness of breath and swollen ankles. Problem now controlled with a water pill once per day. With the present unit my resting pulse rate is 65 or a little less - I can't get more than about 100 with exercise.

Is there a connection between low pulse rates and Phlebitis

Jim

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