heart failure / ICD healing

I am almost 3 weeks post op from a bi-ventricular pacemaker/defibrillator. I was checked at the pacemaker clinic last week and they said everything is fine. However, I feel somewhat out of breath and my heart is racing a bit (up to low 100s) when I'm just walking around normally. I'm in heart failure, but this feels worse than it did before the ICD. Is this just a part of the healing process or do I need to call the dr again? I appreciate your thoughts.

2 Comments

Call your doctor

by VonnieVern - 2008-02-05 08:02:43

If something's wrong it needs to be taken care of. You may need settings adjusted if the present settings make you feel uncomfortable. If it's normal at this point, ask them them tell you when you should expect to feel better.
Vonnie

Call.

by PreciousDays - 2008-02-08 10:02:33

Call your doctor - I went through that exact thing (I have the biventricular too - and am in heart failure as well....) - Some stuff she tried made it worse - eventually a combination of other stuff made it better - Feel free to e-mail me if you want some specifics - The bottom line is - you need to be very proactive. Good luck. PD

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