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On Pacemaker, Has Severe Weakness, Confusion, Low BP, Heavy Cough. Pacemaker Syndrome?
my mom had a pacemaker inplanted early Dec. in early Jan she became very weak, disoriented. Was diagnosed with UTI and hosppitalized. Now in a rehab facility for almost two weeks to regain strenght. Continues to get weaker and more confused, has times of very low blood pressure and has developed a cough that keeps her up all night, every night--could this be pacemaker syndrome?
Thu, 4 Jul 2013
Hello,
Pacemaker syndrome mainly affects the heart due to non physiological activity of the heart.
There is likelihood of this condition creating problems.
But a cardiac evolution by ECG and ECHO is needed.
A cardiologist is needed to arrive at that diagnosis.
Pacemaker syndrome mainly affects the heart due to non physiological activity of the heart.
There is likelihood of this condition creating problems.
But a cardiac evolution by ECG and ECHO is needed.
A cardiologist is needed to arrive at that diagnosis.
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