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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Oxygen Level
Answered by
Cleveland Clinic - Heart
Cleveland - OH
This forum is for questions and support regarding heart issues such as: Angina, Angioplasty, Arrhythmia, Bypass Surgery, Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Defibrillator, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Pacemaker, PAD, Stenosis, Stress Tests.
Oxygen Level
by Healthy210, Jan 30, 2009 12:26PM
My oxygen level is staying between 87 and 90 after getting Defibrillator. It was around 97 before the operation. What could be the possible reasons and corrective actions? I am 50 years old.
The lungs are working normal according to the pulmonologist. And I have HCM. I feel normal with the current oxygen levels and don't feel extra fatigue.
I will appreciate any suggestions.
The lungs are working normal according to the pulmonologist. And I have HCM. I feel normal with the current oxygen levels and don't feel extra fatigue.
I will appreciate any suggestions.
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Jan 30, 2009 11:11PM
, Jan 30, 2009 11:11PM
There are many potential causes of hypoxia including heart failure, pneumonia and pulmonary emboli, and even intra cardiac shunts. It is important that you seek emergent medical help if you feel short of breath and have a low oxygen saturation, as it may be an important clue to a serious medical problem. The placement of a defibrillator unless it caused a pneumothorax or had an unusual lead placement should not cause a hypoxia ( low oxygen saturation).
