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Could The Dark Red Mark Near My Left Nipple And Frequent Severe Headaches Be Related To My Pacemaker And Defibrillator?
i have a pacemaker and defib for nearly 4 years , today i awoke with what appears to be an underskin dark red mark at the top edge of my left nipple near the pace maker sight with a bruize type sensitivity, ive also had an increase in my weekly head aches of late incapacitating me for at least 2 days a week , my s.c.a event was 40 minutes without heart beat
Tue, 3 Sep 2024
Hello,
Consult your attending physician for a physical exam, perform a soft tissues and breast ultrasound and inflammation tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Consult your attending physician for a physical exam, perform a soft tissues and breast ultrasound and inflammation tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR).
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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