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What Does Higher Heart Rate After Gastric Bypass Surgery Indicate?

My brother had gastric bypass surgery almost 7 months ago. As he healed he had scar tissue that pinched off the opening for secretions to drain from the old stomach. They put in a drain until the swelling goes down and they can do the surgery to fix the problem. Now he's having a problem in that his heart rate is never under 100, and he gets dizzy and he's very shaky ? Any help or advice you can offer would be much appreciated! Thanks, Concerned Sister
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
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Persistent pain can cause rapid heart rate and palpitation. If the heart rate is always high better to consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. Serial ECG monitoring is required to arrive at a diagnosis.

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What Does Higher Heart Rate After Gastric Bypass Surgery Indicate?

Hi, Persistent pain can cause rapid heart rate and palpitation. If the heart rate is always high better to consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. Serial ECG monitoring is required to arrive at a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.