Information was received from a consumer regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for gastric stimulation and gastrointestinal/pelvic floor issues.It was reported that the patient was doing great and suddenly they were not feeling good; 911 was called, the patient¿s blood pressure was like a ¿yo yo¿ 210/1, and the patient had been in the hospital.It was noted that the healthcare providers (hcp) were not familiar with the implant and wanted to know if it was working and maybe the patient was having a gastric problem.The patient¿s temperature was high and a cardiologist was seeing the patient today.It was noted that they did not know if the patient¿s symptoms were related to the implant or not.No further complications were reported/anticipated.Additional information was received from a healthcare professional (hcp) via a manufacturer representative.It was reported that the patient¿s therapy settings were increased to resolve the patient not feeling good and that their blood pressure and temperature were normal and they were being released from the hospital when the manufacturer representative got there.It was noted that cause of the patient suddenly not feeling good, their blood pressure being like a ¿yo yo¿, and their high temperature was not determined.No further complications were reported/anticipated.
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