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What Causes A Lump Above The Pacemaker?

I had a new pacemaker put in about Feb 5th and just noticed today that there is a lump above it and another spot to the left. I have an app t with my heart doctor next Wed...is this something that should be checked on right away or is it okay to wait until I see him? Thank you.
posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, this could be lymph node if this cause any symptom then this need to be clinically examined, even if there no symptom then also it is advisable to have clinically examined, hope this information helps, take care,
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What Causes A Lump Above The Pacemaker?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, this could be lymph node if this cause any symptom then this need to be clinically examined, even if there no symptom then also it is advisable to have clinically examined, hope this information helps, take care,