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2. Pacemaker failure - Wikipedia

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   A pacemaker uses electrical impulses delivered by electrodes in order to contract the heart muscles. [1] Failure of a pacemaker is defined by the requirement of repeat surgical pacemaker-related procedures after the initial implantation. Most implanted pacemakers are dual chambered and have two leads, causing the implantation time to take ...

3. Pacemaker syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Symptoms commonly documented in patients history, classified according to cause: [2] [5] [6] [8] [9] Neurological - Dizziness, near syncope, and confusion. Heart failure - Dyspnea, orthopnea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, and edema. Hypotension - Seizure, mental status change, diaphoresis, and signs of orthostatic hypotension and shock.

4. Twiddler's syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Twiddler's syndrome is a malfunction of a pacemaker due to manipulation of the device and the consequent dislodging of the leads from their intended location. As the leads move, they stop pacing the heart and can cause strange symptoms such as phrenic nerve stimulation resulting in abdominal pulsing or brachial plexus stimulation resulting in rhythmic arm twitching. [1]

5. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   Many people with early coronary artery disease don’t have any symptoms. If your heart doesn’t get enough oxygen, you might develop chest pain (angina). ... Heart failure. Heart failure occurs ...

6. Sinus node dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   Often sinus node dysfunction produces no symptoms, especially early in the disease course. Signs and symptoms usually appear in more advanced disease and more than 50% of patients will present with syncope or transient near-fainting spells as well as bradycardias that are accompanied by rapid heart rhythms, referred to as tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome [4] [5] Other presenting signs or ...

7. These Are the 2 Biggest Signs of Heart Valve Damage ... - AOL

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   Both doctors say that signs and symptoms of valve damage can vary, but the main ones to be aware of are shortness of breath (particularly during exercise or any form of exertion) and chest pain or ...