Thursday, June 1, 2023

What are signs that a pacemaker is malfunctioning?


Symptoms of pacemaker failure or malfunction include:

  1. Dizziness or lightheadedness.
  2. Fainting or loss of consciousness.
  3. Feeling like your heart is fluttering (palpitations)
  4. Hard time breathing.
  5. Slow or fast heart rate, or a combination of both.
  6. Constant twitching of muscles in the chest or abdomen.
  7. Frequent hiccups.