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How to ensure that a pacemaker is functioning correctly?

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Hello doctor,

I had a pacemaker inserted three years ago. Two weeks ago, I fell, and the pacemaker hit the floor. A week later, it suddenly made a beeping sound, and my heart started beating faster. I almost lost consciousness. When my brother took me to the hospital, the doctors said that pacemakers do not beep. However, I am certain it did, and afterward, I experienced irregular heart rhythms and sharp chest pain. This only happened once. Could you please tell me what I should do now?
Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

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Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode is a Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to diagnosing and managing various heart conditions with precision and care. He focuses on improving cardiovascular health through advanced treatments and preventive strategies. With expertise in providing personalized care, he strives to support patients in achieving better heart health, enhancing their quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac complications.

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Hello,

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The pacemaker can certainly beep, but I am not sure which type you have received. The next step is to have the pacemaker interrogated and to get a magnet ECG (electrocardiogram). A magnet ECG can show whether the pacing is functioning normally. Additionally, pacemaker interrogation is necessary to detect any abnormalities in your heart. The beeping may be due to a change in threshold or a slight shift in lead position caused by the fall. You should contact the company representative or your doctor for a thorough interrogation.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At March 3, 2017
Reviewed At September 27, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode is a Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to diagnosing and managing various heart conditions with precision and care. He focuses on improving cardiovascular health through advanced treatments and preventive strategies. With expertise in providing personalized care, he strives to support patients in achieving better heart health, enhancing their quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac complications.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Pacemaker Check After a Fall Prep and Recovery Guide

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If you have a pacemaker and experience a fall, it's important to know what steps to take. Even if doctors say pacemakers don't beep, some can, and any unusual symptom warrants attention.

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Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Cardiology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode is a Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to diagnosing and managing various heart conditions with precision and care. He focuses on improving cardiovascular health through advanced treatments and preventive strategies. With expertise in providing personalized care, he strives to support patients in achieving better heart health, enhancing their quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac complications.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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