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Is A Pacemaker Advisable For A Patient Suffering From PVCs And Bradycardia?
Question: If I am experiencing PVCs, but a Pacemaker may be recommended for Bradycardia, what are the risks?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that it is important making further test to investigate for the possible cause of PVCs and bradycardia.
What cardiac tests have you performed?
Could you please upload them for me to review and give another professional opinion?
I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical examination and some tests:
- a cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac structure and function
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends during the day
- blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, blood electrolytes)
- a cardiac stress test or stress echo would be necessary to exclude possible myocardial ischemia as the cause of cardiac arrhythmia.
You should know that a pacemaker is implanted if sick sinus syndrome is suspected.
You need to perform all the above tests and consult with your attending physician to discuss the cause and the proper treatment options.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that it is important making further test to investigate for the possible cause of PVCs and bradycardia.
What cardiac tests have you performed?
Could you please upload them for me to review and give another professional opinion?
I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical examination and some tests:
- a cardiac ultrasound to examine your cardiac structure and function
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends during the day
- blood lab tests (complete blood count, thyroid hormone levels, blood electrolytes)
- a cardiac stress test or stress echo would be necessary to exclude possible myocardial ischemia as the cause of cardiac arrhythmia.
You should know that a pacemaker is implanted if sick sinus syndrome is suspected.
You need to perform all the above tests and consult with your attending physician to discuss the cause and the proper treatment options.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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