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What Causes Pounding Heart Beat And Headache After Pacemaker Placement?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Nov 2016
Question: Hi there,
my father has had a pacemaker for a year, sometimes he feels one strong heartbeat along with pain behind his head, therefore there are no dizziness or nausea.
is this normal?
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Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing serious

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Most probably your father has premature heart contractions, it it is not frequent. It is not dangerous and it has nothing to with his pacemaker. Don't worry.

Take care

Come back if you have any further questions
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What Causes Pounding Heart Beat And Headache After Pacemaker Placement?

Brief Answer: Nothing serious Detailed Answer: Hi, Most probably your father has premature heart contractions, it it is not frequent. It is not dangerous and it has nothing to with his pacemaker. Don't worry. Take care Come back if you have any further questions