Can you have a heart attack with a pacemaker?

Absolutely, yes. A pacemaker is not a shield against blockages or heart attacks. If you or your family member feels even slight discomfort or unusual breathlessness, please get it checked by a cardiologist immediately.

My father has had a pacemaker for five years now. Last year, he faced mild chest tightness and the doctor told us it was a minor blockage issue. Pacemakers don't clean the blood vessels, they only keep the heart beating at the right speed.

My uncle had a pacemaker fitted back in 2021, but he still had a mild heart attack last summer because of a blocked artery. The pacemaker keeps the rhythm fine, but it can't stop cholesterol build-up. So yeah, don't take it lightly.

I always try home remedies like drinking warm garlic water in the morning to help with blood circulation. But we must remember that a pacemaker alone cannot block an attack. If there is real chest pain, home remedies won't work, you must go to the doctor.

After my pacemaker surgery, I faced some minor complications with fluid build-up and chest pressure. The doctor warned me that I am still at risk for coronary issues if I don't control my diet. Please see your doctor regularly to monitor both the device and your artery health.

I have been living with a pacemaker for a decade. Let me tell you, it only controls your heartbeat rate, not the blood flow in your coronary arteries. Keep your lipid profile under control, walk daily, and always keep your cardiologist's emergency number handy.

I didn't know this was possible and it sounds really scary. My father is scheduled for a pacemaker implant next week. Does this mean he will still need to take heavy heart medicines even after the operation is successful?

Yes, we must understand that pacemaker is an electrical solution, not a muscular one. Apart from taking the blood pressure pills, make sure to walk for 30 minutes daily and keep salt in your food to a minimum. These simple habits are what actually prevent a heart attack.

I completely understand the anxiety and fear that comes after getting a pacemaker. You feel like you are safe, but then you read that attacks can still happen and it makes you so emotional and stressed. Just know that you are not alone in this fear, and taking your daily meds is the best way to stay safe.