Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What medical problems can occurr after implantation of pacemakers?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
There are many: Early: bleeding into the pacemaker pocket / infection, lead dislodgment, perforation, arrhythmias. Late: infection, arrhythmias, pacemaker malfunction anytime: pacemaker syndrome (also known as av dyssynchrony syndrome) symptoms may not improve if the indication for pacemaker insertion were soft or not really present. This is not uncommon.
Answered 1/11/2015
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What possible hazards can be expected from pacemaker implantation?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What possible hazards can be expected for my untreated bradycardia if I don't get pacemaker implantation?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What is thachy_brady syndrome?Is it the cause of pacemaker implantation by the kind of pacemaker used? Single or dual chamber.Thank you
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Would a delay in performing pacemaker implantation cause permanent complications?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is the typical cost for pacemaker implantation in the u.S.?
How long can I expect positional pain and discomfort to last after pacemaker implantation?
What is the typical cost for pacemaker implantation in pakistan and which centres are doing in rawalpindi / islamabad?
How do you learn pacemaker implantation programming?
Risks during the ablation and pacemaker implantation?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
