Hi guys,
I was diagnosed with total heartblock and had a pacemaker fitted in May. Everything went well but since last week I've felt very unwell. I developed a cough which has got progressively worse and a high temperature of 102. I dont believe its a chest infection but i feel really hot and clammy all the time. My gp said my pulse was quite fast and has put me on antibiotics which haven't helped so far. He also said i had to rest. The cough disappears when i lie down.Im now worried that it is something to do with my heart. Not sure if i should ask for a cardiology referral even if it is to put my mind at rest?
Hi Traceyma,
I am sorry to hear you are going through this difficult time. It sounds as though you have an infection/virus of some kind. I am not sure whether your symptoms would usually warrant a cardiology referral at this stage. You could discuss this with your doctor if your symptoms haven’t improved in over a week (you should finish the course of antibiotics to be certain they haven’t been effective).
Take care,
Emily
Thanks for your reply Emily. Think its just another perspective on it that i needed. Ill definitely continue with the antibiotics and if things haven't improved after I've finished I'll see my gp again.