Pacemaker

  I have had a pacemaker for only 2 months. Fine at first, but now having shortness of breath and a strange discomfort in chest and a strange titeness in throut. Any ideas?  Thanks

[CCF Cardio MD - MTR]

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Dear Karen, thank you for your question.  I don't have any specific ideas about what could be causing your symptoms with a recent pacemaker insertion.  However, these symptoms could be angina so I think you should see your cardiologist soon to discuss your symptoms.
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