Vibration

Hello All, Noticed today I am having a vibration sensation intermittently over the area of my pacemaker. It feels as though I have a cell phone over the area in vibration mode. Is this something to be concerned about. Thank you for your help

2 Comments

Patient Notifier of pacemaker

by Selwyn - 2017-08-17 10:19:22

This is a feature of the PM that tells you you need to have it checked out.

You should contact whoever is responsible for the medical care of your pacemaker. 

Selwyn

Vibration/Buzzing

by Beagle - 2017-08-18 00:12:46

As Selwyn said, some devices have patient notifies that vibrate. I had a similar feeling about 3 weeks post implant. I felt a mild vibration or buzzing feeling a little below the device. I called St Jude and they told me that my device does not vibrate... it has a tone for a notifier. I then call my cardiologist, who scheduled a device check. Everything checked out ok but made some minor adjustments. No one seemed to be quite sure why I was feeling what I was feeling, but it has not happen since. You should call your cardiologist to be sure your settings are right for you.

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