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Question
Hello doctor,
I have a pacemaker for more than 4 years and I go to check the device every 6 months, the doctor said the battery has 12 years left, but why suddenly my heart rate drops to 41 making me dizzy Just take a deep breath to keep the heart rate stable as when set at 60 beats/min. In 1 hour I got it about 3 times. Is this situation caused by the machine or what, doctor? So the doctor asked me to put on a pacemaker but my heart rate decreased, what should I do? Thank you doctor.
Bui Cong Nguyen (1985)
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor La Thi Thuy - Interventional Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Pacemaker set but heart rate decreased, what to do? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
A functional pacemaker will be used to create a heartbeat when the pacemaker node in the heart or the heart structure has problems that cannot perform the basic tasks of the pacemaker rhythm.
Low heart rate (
41 l/min) causes a decrease in circulating blood flow, not being able to supply enough blood to the body which can lead to fatigue, dizziness and possibly fainting.
When you are diagnosed with bradyarrhythmia and have indications for a pacemaker as one of the treatment methods. However, after implanting a pacemaker, it is still necessary to check the machine and periodically re-examine according to the appointment of the medical facility so that the parameters can be monitored and adjusted, as well as the appropriate medication. When your heart rate is low, you should lie down to rest, if after resting your heart rate is still low with a lot of dizziness, you must go to the nearest medical facility to be closely monitored. In case of fainting, go to the hospital immediately.
If you still have questions about putting a pacemaker but your heart rate drops, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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