Chilblains and edema

I have had a pm for just under two years and will be having a check up later this week. I am 70 and the pm was inserted because I had SSS. My pace is set at around 56, which is where I have been for the better part of my life. However while my blood pressure is fine, I do suffer from poor circulation manifested by chilblains and mild edema in one foot.
I am wondering if increasing my heart rate might help address these issue. Is it worth even exploring this with the cardiologist?
any views would be appreciated.happy pacing
Bernard

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by Chase - 2014-02-18 12:02:26

My PM was put in Feb 5th of this year. My pulse rate was set at 70. Before the PM it was running around 50. I have always had poor circulation and my hands were always cold. Since my PM my hands are no longer cold, and I generally feel warmer. I would definitely talk to your doctor about increasing you rate. It would be worth a try. Oh, I am 74 years young.

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