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Warm defibulator site.
From day one, trouble. One night home, next morning I felt sick, sick feeling in my head, then a cracking noise like a whip. 10x. Also the op sight hot every morning and other times during the day.
ICD Storm!
Just back from the hospital. On Tuesday night my ICD fired. I called 911, ambulance came and no sooner was I in the back when it fired again. As they were putting in a port (catheder for giving meds) I told them it was going to fire again, they looked at me and then I yelled "Clear". It fired again ripping the port out of my skin. They finally got one in and while they were attaching the electrodes to my chest I told them it was happening again, yelled...
ICD Iplant and Exercise
- by cooltravlin
- 2018-09-06 10:19:19
- ICDs
- 1389 views
- 5 comments
Hello to group, my first post so I have a Medtronic ICD and I really appreciate input or opinions, I'm 69 Years and like to exercise and weight lift but I've had to somewhat restrict my weightlifting, now I've been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer and will undergo Hormone therapy, one of things that can help is weight training to help prevent bone density loss, my question is looking for input regarding ICD implants, leads and relate to weight lifting, anybody else have an implant a...
Revision
Hi, June 1st, 2018 I had my ICD implanted..never felt great or even better after the implant I have LBBB. I had a icd revision on Aug 27th. The EP accused me of twiddling. The device had twisted and the leads were out and I was palpatating through my diaphragm. I don't think the leads were put in right. I did not twiddle. I feel like I have taken 10 steps backwards. Anyone else have these issues. I was scheduled for an adjustment to see about getting me more energy. Now back to squa...
An ICD Barks!
Wife's HS reunion coming up and she's been communicating via text/e-mail with HS friends recently.. One of her best HS friends hubby has a PM with an ICD enabled. Few days ago, wife's friend says she and her hubby were walking, and he just dropped to the ground. They were in a neighborhood setting, and locals called EMS - who arrived within minutes. The husband was alive and was transported to a local ER and hospitalized for a couple days. Later, it was foun...
Two weeks in
Almost two weeks since my implant procedure and things are going pretty ok.
Healing remarkably fast (I usually do) despite being a diabetic.
A little frustrated that my ICD doesn't do anything - just sits and watches in case I need it. I know that when I'm older I'll probably be thankful to have it.
Sleeping has been pretty rough - I tend to sleep on my stomach and haven't been able to since the procedure. Have bought a cheap butt/doughnut pil...
Icd and coping
Hello everyone this is my first message here I received my ICD back in May of this year I have horrible anxiety now my shoulder has never hurt so bad in my life im not sure what to do or how to cope but I'm glad that I'm not alone I am very thankful for this group
Home from the hospital with new ICD
Now officially a part of the club!
Got my implant on 8/1/18.
Home from the hospital 24 hours later.
A little sore, a little overwhelmed - but greatly relived.
Thanks to everyone here for all the info and guidance that got me this far!
Added a couple pics to the gallery.
Any tips on the healing process would be greatly appreciated!
ICD
- by teacherdan
- 2018-07-28 01:20:35
- ICDs
- 1370 views
- 0 comments
Newbie here. SCA 2/19/09, ICD 2/20/09. No zaps, but several episodes where the ICD was "fighting" with my heart and within a hair of being zapped. Ventricular pacing, preparing to have battery replaced before the end of 2019.
New to this
Hi - new here. 60 year old male in southern AZ. Went into cardiac arrest while jogging June 3. Two bystanders called 911 and gave me CPR until EMTs arrived. They're the reason I'm still alive. Was airlifted to hospital in Tucson, and had an ICD implanted June 7, discharged the next day. I was told my EF is 17% and that I have cardiomyopathy. I'm on Entresto and carvedilol 2x per day. Another echo scheduled Aug 22. No history of heart...
Big thumps
Two nights ago I woke up to what felt like big thumps in my chest. They did not hurt. No other symptoms but definately a feeling inside that one would take notice of. Anyone have this type of experience?
Thanks!
Ellen
Low EF not always best indicator for ICD placement....
Just came across this article for those considering an ICD and those wondering what, if any, benefit they may get:
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation
Reduced left ventricular systolic function (LVEF ≤35 %) remains the sole arbiter in international guidelines for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy in heart failure patients.9,10 Paradoxically, 70–80 % of those who suffer sudden cardiac death (SCD) have an ejection fraction (EF) o...
CRT-D Installed July 17th. Not Feeling Better
LVEF of between 15% and 30%, depends on which test they read. Anyway, went to my GP because of shortness of breath, where the PA did an ECG and found a LBBB. She freaked and told me she was going to get me an ambulance and take me to the ER. I drove.
I entered ER in February with shortness of breath. Many tests later and I have LBBB and a slightly enlarged LV with the low LVEF. I have no blockage, cardiomyopathy is due to chemo therapy for cancer in 2008.
I am taked Entresto, C...
Getting my ICD...
Hey All,
Posted about 4 months ago when I was diagnosed with endocarditis and was informed I'd likely need an implant... Had a follow-up Echo and Nuclear Stress Test last week. Echo showed I still have a low ejection rate of 20. Stress test showed no signs of heart disease.
I see the Electrophysiologist this coming Tuesday.
Anyone have suggestions of things I should ask the doctor?
ablation
my doctor has recently been talking about doing an ablation and making me totally dependent on the pacer. I have been very resistant to the idea. I would like to hear any stories and ideas you guys have on this. Im scared of the idea and need some help
implant location
I need a CRT-D implanted. I am left handed and the EP mentioned that having it implanted on my right side may cause a problem because the lead will be longer. He is recommending it to be on the left side even though I am left handed. Anyone else had it on the right side?
I also asked to have the implant below the muscle. Has anyone had issues having it below the muscle vs. in a pocket below the skin?
Not keeping to set speed
Hello I have a 2 lead St Jude set at Miniumum of 6o BPM fitted 2 weeks ago, for the first week and a half all has been fine , and my lower heart rate has been a steady 60 + / - 1
For the last 2 or 3 days its been dropping to 50 +/- 1 instead of 60
I initially thought my Apple watch has having a senior moment, but i tried using a medical grade monitor, same thing.Last night 49 for 30 mins, the 50 for 2 hours, only went back to 60 when i sat up.
I called the hospital and...
CRT-D choice
My EP has suggested two companies and models for my implant this coming Monday...He installs about 60% Medtronic and 30% St. Jude...the other 10% are replacements where the implant dictates the same equipment as original...he has made it clear that he has no preference in the two models and feels they are both great technology and the the others are also good he just likes to go with what he knows best which are Med and StJ...The two models are Medtronic Claria DTMA1Q and St Jude Assurance MP...
ICD, Roller Coaster
- by Peteforever
- 2018-06-24 02:17:10
- ICDs
- 1962 views
- 3 comments
Hello! I have an ICD by Medtronic implanted since 2016! No problems so far. I am wondering if I can go on a BIG, FAST Roller coaster! More specifically, the ones at Cedar Point, Ohio! I have already booked a tour of the park with my best friend this September. I am more concerned about the ones using magnetic force to slow/speed the rides up and down. My cardiologist who installed it said I should be ok but I did not mention the magnets with him. &nbs...
99% paced
- by Joeysmom10
- 2018-06-20 23:24:30
- ICDs
- 5300 views
- 4 comments
What does it mean when they say I'm 99% paced?
You know you're wired when...
Friends call you the bionic man.
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