Things To Watch For

Pain, Swelling or Redness

Call your doctor immediately if the pocket in your chest area where your pacemaker or ICD was implanted becomes painful, swollen or red (whether or not you also have a fever), or if you experience palpitations, dizziness or fainting.

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