Sure the PD is going to affect the heart - the heart function is controlled by the nervous system and sure as all H--- the nervous system is affected by PD so ERGO the PD will afffect the heart. When Cecily had her pacemaker installed I asked the MD if PD could have brought about the condition requiriing the PM. ( intermittent slow pulse and skipped beats). His reply was a bit on the vague side but he admitted that it was a strong possibility that my reasoning was right on. Bob Anibal CG for my Princess Cecily 79/~20