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What Could Be The Cause For Lack Of Energy After Having A Pacemaker Inserted?
I have a pacemaker and have experienced lack of energy hiking up hills. I just had a stress-echo test, my pacemaker and heart are fine my oxygen levels dropped during the test. They are sending me for a lung function test and chest xrays. What are possible problems
Thu, 1 Aug 2019
Hello,
Lack of energy or fatigue commonly occurs if a patient has pacemaker syndrome, the coordination between the upper & lower chambers are disturbed & hence the symptoms.
Chose a backpack where the straps don't sit on the pacemaker. Avoid heavy bags while on hiking.
Get assessed for your discomfort. It's just a follow-up examination with investigations to check the cardiac functions, no worries.
In case any pathology is detected, it will get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Lack of energy or fatigue commonly occurs if a patient has pacemaker syndrome, the coordination between the upper & lower chambers are disturbed & hence the symptoms.
Chose a backpack where the straps don't sit on the pacemaker. Avoid heavy bags while on hiking.
Get assessed for your discomfort. It's just a follow-up examination with investigations to check the cardiac functions, no worries.
In case any pathology is detected, it will get treated at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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