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anybody hear of CRT-D?
Hi,
I am about to have an ICD insert in me nexth month. I will be working in Vietnam for most of the year, except for the summer. There are checkin machines for both ICD and CRT-D in Vietnam. I am 55 yrs old male.
Does anyone know anything about the differences between these two? My doctor in VN recommends me to have the CRT-D. Any advice or opnion would be greatly appreciated.
JT
4 Comments
CRT-D
by nguyejo - 2012-08-07 03:08:54
Yes, I do have cardiomyopathy and systolic & diastolic heart failure diagnosis.. In a month, Dr will install an CRT-D in me and I am nervous about all the complications that may follow suit. What I should do and not do? How long will it take before you can feel normal again? Any advice or experience? Please share, I really appreciate it.JT
complications
by mereiriz - 2012-08-07 04:08:33
Well, it is true that CRT-Ds can cause more complications than a regular ICD (especially in very diseased hearts) but it is also true that in some instances it can be life-saver. It all depends on your particular situation. I have a CRT-P. I'm 28 years old and have no electrical activity in my heart because I used to have tachycardias and the doctors decided to destroy my natural pacemaker and make me dependent on the artificial one. Aside from the arrhythmias, my heart is healthy, so doc decided that it was worth it to try to preserve its function with the CRT. I used to have a regular pacemaker and had no problem adjusting to the new device. It doesn't make a big difference in terms of surgery, recovery, activities allowed, etc. I think you should talk to your doctor and tell him/her about your worries. But if medical professionals think this is the best for you, go for it. It can represent a new kind of life for you. I know it did for me!
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CRT-D complication?
by nguyejo - 2012-08-13 06:08:34
Thanks for sharing your situation of being 28yrs old and have no electrical activity in your heart. In my case, the Dr wants to let the medicines to work for 3 months before they do another echocardiogram (Sept12) and decide whether to put in a ICD. I will be working in VN during the school year, so the doctors over there recommend the CRT-D. You think it can cause more complications than a regular ICD? You know what they are? Please share.. I really appreciate it. JT
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CRT
by mereiriz - 2012-08-07 01:08:48
Hello
CRT stands for cardiac resynchronization therapy. It can be an ICD or a Pacemaker. CRT devices tend to use an additional lead (a third one in the left side of your heart) to help it beat in sync, thus avoiding heart failure and other complications than can occur when you overstimulate only one side of the heart and the other one is not responding equally. The normal ICD will only simulate your right side in case you present an arrhythmia. Do you have heart failure or are in risk of developing it soon?