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A member asked:

1 wk post op pacemaker implant, now experiencing for 2 day sharp pain in upper right quad. of chest with deep inhale. pluerisy? urgent, or wait a day?

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Need to see MD!: I would see your cardiologist. Most likely from healing tissue but could be something worse. A good exam is needed and sometimes a chest xray as well. Sometimes complications will occur days after a procedure. Call and talk to your cardiologist or md who placed device.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/14/2017

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