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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
depression and pacemakers
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.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Sep 10, 1999 12:00AM
No, the pacemaker should not cause depression. More likely, the depression is related to the underlying heart condition that led to the need for pacemaker implantation. The realization that he has a heart problem (and is not a young man anymore)may have also led to the depression. Also, it is possible that the depression has nothing to do with his heart. I would suggest calling his cardiologist who can make sure that he is adjusting to his pacemaker in a satisfactory manner. Furthermore, he can arrange a consultation with a psychiatrist if he deems that necessary.
