Chest Pain After Pacemaker Implant

I had my first PM implant 6 days ago and have experienced chest pain and shortness of breath ever since.  Thought it would subside a few days after implant, but not so.  It isn't painful so long as I am at rest, but once I start to walk or exert any energy, the pain kicks in and causes a serious shortness of breath,  Went back to ER on day 5 - they took blood work, ECG, ultrasound to check for fluid around the heart, a chest x-ray and said everything looked OK.  Going to try to see cardiologist tomorrow.  Anyone else have this chest pain experience?  Thanks for reading.  Donna 

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Chest pain

by Good Dog - 2016-06-05 15:51:35

I wonder how involved your doctor (Cardiologist/EP) has been in your follow-up care. Generally, the ER will only insure that you are in no immediate danger. They usually don't get involved with and/or make any necessary adjustments to your PM unless a PM Rep (manufacturers rep) or your cardiologist is present or at least consulted.

My point is that perhaps your cardiologist needs to make some adjustments to your PM. I think that it is wise to see your cardiologist.

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So, my advice is to go about your daily routine and forget that you have a pacemaker implanted in your body.