Hi,I am Dr. Prabhakar Koregol (Cardiologist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
What Causes Chest Discomfort When Diagnosed With Low Pulse Rate?
Hi I am 80, 5 ft 10ins, 12st 8lbs. discovered low pulserate by accident then had a 2wire pacemaker fitted 2 months ago. Never had any pain or symptoms prior to pacemaker. Last 3or 4 days had strange feelings in chest like indigestion or heart fibrillation. Whats going on. Chris P
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that gastric reflux can be very common cause of indigestion or heart fibrillation, to avoid this kindly avoid spicy, junk and caffeine containing food items. But we can't overlook reasons associated with pacemaker implantation. Heart fibrillation can also happen because of overworking or underworking pacemaker, electrolyte imbalance, not sensing properly or pacing imbalance etc which may require a set of evaluations. Kindly get an x-Ray , ECG, serum electrolytes and pacemaker assessment done and consult your treating Cardiologist for Fluroscopy and further management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Causes Chest Discomfort When Diagnosed With Low Pulse Rate?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that gastric reflux can be very common cause of indigestion or heart fibrillation, to avoid this kindly avoid spicy, junk and caffeine containing food items. But we can t overlook reasons associated with pacemaker implantation. Heart fibrillation can also happen because of overworking or underworking pacemaker, electrolyte imbalance, not sensing properly or pacing imbalance etc which may require a set of evaluations. Kindly get an x-Ray , ECG, serum electrolytes and pacemaker assessment done and consult your treating Cardiologist for Fluroscopy and further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.