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For the past three years i have been told my heart is beating too fast why is this when i have a pacemaker fitted.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Rapid rate: A pacemaker doesn't treat a rapid rate but allows you to take antiarrhythmic medications without slowing your heart rate too much or protects you from too slow a rate. Is your thyroid function ok? Is your rapid rhythm sinus tachycardia or atrial fibrillation? Your cardiologist is best to advise you.

Answered 1/11/2019

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A member asked:

For the past three years i have been told my heart is beating too fast why is this when i have a pacemaker fitted.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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