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21 y/o female pacemaker implanted 8 mos ago, i have chest pains off and on at least 10 times a month, usually at night. they range from 10 min-1 hour?
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Pacers: Pacers don't cause pain unless something is wrong. You may be feeling the pacing or something else. Discuss with your dr.
Answered 10/4/2016
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