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Persistent Chest Pain - Please help
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Mar 15 3:21am | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
I have been told I have bradycardia which is a low heart rate. I also have all the symptoms including chest pains like electrical pains. I’ve been to emergency room 4 times. But heart is fine. Had a cath done no blockages. But heart rate runs in 30’s while sleeping & in 40’s while awake. Oxygen also drops in 80’s while sleeping. My family doctor said I need a pacemaker but my heart specialist said I don’t qualify for one yet. Because I’ve not started fainting yet. I believe it’s because of insurance. I live in fear every moment of everyday. Afraid my heart will stop especially at night while sleeping. I know I need help but have no idea what to do.
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Is your heart specialist and electrophysiologist? If not, I would find a good one. I have bradycardia with no symptoms and my resting heart rate is around 45. I occasionally drop into the 30s at night and that is what concerns my EP. Both my cardiologist and EP recommended that I get pacemaker. I am scheduled for one in April .
If your oxygen is dropping in to the 80s that is dangerous. Sounds to me as if you don't have enough blood delivering the oxygen to your organs.
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This is a difficu situation and I understand your fears. Enlist your doctor as an ally, and have him send his recommendations and clinical notes to your cardiologist.
If you are on Medicare there I a clear appeal process if the surgeon recommends a pacemaker and it is denied. In the case of private insurance, it is regulated state-by-state, ask for the recommendation to be made, and if it is denied, contact your state regulating body.