Icd Placement for golf swing

talk to your surgeon

by Tracey_E - 2016-11-21 21:29:29

Make sure the surgeon knows you play golf and ask specifically how they plan to place it. You want to have this discussion before the day of surgery! Many doctors put it just under the skin, just under the collarbone. The next easiest thing is to put it a little lower and a little deeper, or another option is to put it subpectoral. ICD's are larger than pacemakers so depending on your build, that may or may not be a good idea. Everyone is different so you'll need to discuss your needs and options with the person doing the placement.

In my case, my ep decided to get a plastic surgeon to assist. Since it was at the request of the main surgeon, insurance covered it. It was less stress for the ep, easiest job of the day for the plastic surgeon, and I ended up with it neatly out of my way. 

Golf Swing

by Good Dog - 2016-11-22 08:29:10

I have been playing golf for 30 years with my PM. I had the standard placement and it has had no impact on my golf swing whatsoever. However, I must add that I was terrible before and continue to be terrrible.  On a scale of 1 to 10, I may be 2 or 3. I do wonder if I was any good before my PM if there would have been a noticable impact. Sorry I cannot be more helpful! It is kinda like: I couldn't play the piano before my PM and I couldn't play it afterward. Has nothing to do with my PM.

Sincerely,

David

golf swing

by Buckets - 2016-11-22 09:56:54

Hello from Perth in Western Australia. I'm 66 and a 9 handicap. I had my implant on 28 oct 2016. I play my first round tomorrow. With Cardiologist permission, I have been hitting balls for past week. I started off pretty cautiously but by yesterday I had a full swing going. My implant is just below collar bone. You know it's there but what the heck. My advice is don't be too precious, just get on with it. 

Good question

by Cabg Patch - 2016-11-22 12:45:26

My first ICD I couldn't swing the club, my device hit the left clavicle when trying to take a full stroke. I suggest you ask them to locate it lower than usual so it doesn't interfere, not too low though, they're pretty hard to sit on

Golfing with Pacemaker

by douggah - 2016-12-07 03:31:17

At the end of the day, it's going to be slightly different for everyone.  The first comment is sound in that she is encouraging you to give a heads up to the docs; I agree.  Buckets also points out, after a while, you'll just get on with it.  I've been playing as an 18 hcp for 14 years and I forget that I have an ICD.  It will be a relief to have it, for you and your family.  Now, "get on with it."

Golf Swing

by Buckets - 2016-12-11 23:40:56

I am pleased to say I took my own advice (11/22) and got on with it. I was aware of device during first round or two, but no side effects.