Can you still have a heart attack with a pacemaker?

Question

My mother has a pacemaker, and she recently got a bit scared after hearing about someone with a pacemaker having a heart attack. I want to reassure her. Can you still have a heart attack even if you have a pacemaker installed, or is that risk eliminated?

Vikram Singh · Accepted Answer

Don't get too scared by this, but yes, it is possible because pacemakers and heart attacks are two different things. Just make sure they take their medicines on time, eat healthy, and we will keep them safe.

Rajesh Deshpande · Answer

I just went through cardiac rehab last month. The doctors explained that my pacemaker only controls my heart's electrical rhythm, it doesn't stop plaque from blocking arteries, so yes, you can still have a heart attack.

Ananya Reddy · Answer

Yes, absolutely. My father's cardiologist explained that a pacemaker regulates cardiac electrical conductivity, but myocardial infarction is caused by coronary artery occlusion. You must continue taking prescribed antiplatelet and cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Meera Bai · Answer

Yes, the body's physical vessels still need careful care even with a pacemaker. Stay calm, keep a peaceful mind, and always follow the doctor's guidance. Take care.

Nisha Nair · Answer

Yes, a pacemaker cannot prevent blockages in the blood vessels, so a heart attack can still happen. Please make sure to follow up regularly with your cardiologist for peace of mind.

Nikhil Shinde · Answer

I was actually reading about this yesterday. A pacemaker is like an electrical regulator, while a heart attack is a plumbing issue with blocked arteries, so having one doesn't protect you from the other.

Can you still have a heart attack with a pacemaker?

6 answers

Consult a cardiologist

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