Post-op sporadic heavy beating

Has anyone experienced sporadic heavy heart beats post-surgical ? Is it normal ?

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Heavy beats...don't worry, be happy

by Gotrhythm - 2018-10-25 15:59:44

Most everyone, whether they have a pacemaker or not, experiences heavy beats, hard thumps etc occasionally.

It's important post pacemaker not to get wrapped up in how your heart is doing. Now that you have a pacemaker, it's likely you're aware of your heartbeat as you never were before. Trying to figure out if every little thing is "normal" will not improve your chances of survival*, but it will drive you crazy.

If you feel heavy heart beats sometimes, all that means for sure is that your heart is beating. Rejoice. That is a Good Thing.

* Your chances, by the way, are very good. People with pacemakers live about as long as people without them.

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