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Guidance needed for decision making of implanting ICD
I have met few Cardiologists in India and I have got a mixed response in suggestion for an
ICD
Some says its Critical, and some says its my choice and I can choose not to have it I need some guidance into if I should get an
ICD
and will it be a wise decision?
I have met few Cardiologists in India and I have got a mixed response in suggestion for an
ICD
Some says its Critical, and some says its my choice and I can choose not to have it I need some guidance into if I should get an
ICD
and will it be a wise decision?
Surbhi28
in
British Heart Foundation
19 days ago
travelling with an ICD
I haven’t flown since my
ICD
was implanted. Do security need any particular proof? I have my card with the device details but wondered if I need a letter from the hospital. I’m flying to Italy from Gatwick.
I haven’t flown since my
ICD
was implanted. Do security need any particular proof? I have my card with the device details but wondered if I need a letter from the hospital. I’m flying to Italy from Gatwick.
Actungbaby
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Quick Poll: if you had to choose between not driving or not cooking what would it be? This is a heart related question!!
àny future VT shocks from the
ICD
and I can't use our induction hob for cooking unless I grow 2 ft (60 cm!)
àny future VT shocks from the
ICD
and I can't use our induction hob for cooking unless I grow 2 ft (60 cm!)
Chinkoflight
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
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How long for the intense pain of an ICD install to ease?
Had my
ICD
installation this morning. Oh my days, it feels like I have a spear through my shoulder ( or how I imagine that would feel anyway!) Consultant said worst pain lasts a week, please tell me he exaggerated, and it won't be too bad in a few days 🤔
Had my
ICD
installation this morning. Oh my days, it feels like I have a spear through my shoulder ( or how I imagine that would feel anyway!) Consultant said worst pain lasts a week, please tell me he exaggerated, and it won't be too bad in a few days 🤔
Bruce67
in
British Heart Foundation
1 month ago
ICD implant
I have CPVT but just recently I have had a
ICD
implant because I was getting 7 second intermitting pauses in my heart rhythm. Does anyone else fell the little pulses? They don't hurt at all but make me aware of my heart rhythm. Do they eventually settle down. Thank you
I have CPVT but just recently I have had a
ICD
implant because I was getting 7 second intermitting pauses in my heart rhythm. Does anyone else fell the little pulses? They don't hurt at all but make me aware of my heart rhythm. Do they eventually settle down. Thank you
Elvis4
in
Arrhythmia Alliance
4 months ago
Amiodarone / Cordarone
Had an
ICD
fitted in Feb 2022 and was put on max dose of Betablockers , 200 mg. Alas over the weekend had a series of dizzy spells which ended with a massive shock from the
ICD
. Emergency admission, very dramatic, followed by second massive shock . Ended up in ICU .
Had an
ICD
fitted in Feb 2022 and was put on max dose of Betablockers , 200 mg. Alas over the weekend had a series of dizzy spells which ended with a massive shock from the
ICD
. Emergency admission, very dramatic, followed by second massive shock . Ended up in ICU .
tfb99
in
British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
2 weeks post icd op - new symptoms?!
Husband had an
ICD
implanted 6/2. As far as told uneventful and successful. New breathlessness to the point of limiting walking. Never had breathlessness, came on after
ICD
operation.
Husband had an
ICD
implanted 6/2. As far as told uneventful and successful. New breathlessness to the point of limiting walking. Never had breathlessness, came on after
ICD
operation.
Efka
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
ICD site sore
Hey all.I've had my
ICD
for almost 3 years now. Just wondering if anyone gets random soreness around the site? I don't get it all the time but sometimes it feels bruised or like I'm being pinched. It's very uncomfortable when it happens, also it can be anytime of the day.
Hey all.I've had my
ICD
for almost 3 years now. Just wondering if anyone gets random soreness around the site? I don't get it all the time but sometimes it feels bruised or like I'm being pinched. It's very uncomfortable when it happens, also it can be anytime of the day.
Cherrelleford
in
British Heart Foundation
3 months ago
iCD update and help
Sometime the
ICD
feels very warm to touch, my question being is this a common occurrence? Sorry to ask but as many of you know, it’s difficult to know who to ask . thanks in advance
Sometime the
ICD
feels very warm to touch, my question being is this a common occurrence? Sorry to ask but as many of you know, it’s difficult to know who to ask . thanks in advance
JCDBARBRIDGE
in
British Heart Foundation
12 days ago
ICDefibrillator
Hi, Husbands
ICD
alarm been going off (ambulance siren) 8 consecutive days at the same time am. Pacing and HF nurse don’t know why. Anyone had similar?
Hi, Husbands
ICD
alarm been going off (ambulance siren) 8 consecutive days at the same time am. Pacing and HF nurse don’t know why. Anyone had similar?
Dance123456
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Cambridge Heartbeats ICD Support Group
If you are interested in joining, please email Patient Services with the subject ‘Cambridge Heartbeats
ICD
meeting': info@heartrhythmalliance.org
If you are interested in joining, please email Patient Services with the subject ‘Cambridge Heartbeats
ICD
meeting': info@heartrhythmalliance.org
Hidden
Partner
in
Arrhythmia Alliance
4 months ago
I am 53 and require an ICD
I am 53 and require an
ICD
and scared but also want and need to continue an active life. Currently in Atrial Fibrillation and a degree of heart block. I also have a cardiac Gene that causes issues with conduction and cardiomyopathy.
I am 53 and require an
ICD
and scared but also want and need to continue an active life. Currently in Atrial Fibrillation and a degree of heart block. I also have a cardiac Gene that causes issues with conduction and cardiomyopathy.
Pottsgene
in
Heart Rhythm Disorders Support
1 month ago
Mrs Ben
Hi, I am having an
ICD
fitted for heart failure. Could anyone please advise on how it works and how they feel about having the device. Does it affect your driving. Thank you.
Hi, I am having an
ICD
fitted for heart failure. Could anyone please advise on how it works and how they feel about having the device. Does it affect your driving. Thank you.
A246
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
Difficult to accept
two weeks since
ICD
fitted , out three times for very short walks and today Imblacked out, hitting my head which is bruised and cut. I am struggling to accept that’s mynheart attack/ failure is a serious as my wife is telling me.
two weeks since
ICD
fitted , out three times for very short walks and today Imblacked out, hitting my head which is bruised and cut. I am struggling to accept that’s mynheart attack/ failure is a serious as my wife is telling me.
JCDBARBRIDGE
in
British Heart Foundation
25 days ago
Scared
CA 6yrs ago, afib started 3yrs ago, 5 cardioversions, 2 ablations, 3 weeks ago my
ICD
kicked in again at night, thought it was a dreadful nightmare but it was real. no driving again for 6 months, blood tests, Cardiac MRI next week, 24 hrs heart monitor early June, taken off bisoprolol 20mg now on sotatol
CA 6yrs ago, afib started 3yrs ago, 5 cardioversions, 2 ablations, 3 weeks ago my
ICD
kicked in again at night, thought it was a dreadful nightmare but it was real. no driving again for 6 months, blood tests, Cardiac MRI next week, 24 hrs heart monitor early June, taken off bisoprolol 20mg now on sotatol
Driver11
in
British Heart Foundation
1 month ago
Post ICD Implant-week 2
Hi all, I was hoping to get some feedback/advice from ideally ladies who have undergone
ICD
implant surgery. Today marks two weeks from getting an
ICD
. It is placed under the muscle and towards my armpit, over my left breast.
Hi all, I was hoping to get some feedback/advice from ideally ladies who have undergone
ICD
implant surgery. Today marks two weeks from getting an
ICD
. It is placed under the muscle and towards my armpit, over my left breast.
CamomilleTea
in
British Heart Foundation
4 months ago
AF forever?
I am due to have an
ICD
fitted end of April, which will take care of any irregular concerning heartbeats...but am I gonna be in AF forever, and be restricted on what I can and can't do?
I am due to have an
ICD
fitted end of April, which will take care of any irregular concerning heartbeats...but am I gonna be in AF forever, and be restricted on what I can and can't do?
Bruce67
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
ICD advised
My sister has the
ICD
fitted and shes fine but we lead very different lives. Im just at a loss for the real donts.
My sister has the
ICD
fitted and shes fine but we lead very different lives. Im just at a loss for the real donts.
GymLover83
in
British Heart Foundation
6 months ago
Sleeping with an ICD device
My partner has been offered an
ICD
device but is uncertain whether to go ahead, he is worried about a few things related to the device, but impact on sleeping with the device is one of them. If you have an implanted device how have you found sleeping since you have had it?
My partner has been offered an
ICD
device but is uncertain whether to go ahead, he is worried about a few things related to the device, but impact on sleeping with the device is one of them. If you have an implanted device how have you found sleeping since you have had it?
DennisMenace68
in
British Heart Foundation
2 months ago
Smart Watches and ICD/Pacemakers
Just seen some online articles warning about potential interference but smart watches on
icd
/pacemakers. I haven't been warned about this by any medical staff at any point, only about the usual with mobile phones and scanners at airports etc.
Just seen some online articles warning about potential interference but smart watches on
icd
/pacemakers. I haven't been warned about this by any medical staff at any point, only about the usual with mobile phones and scanners at airports etc.
Bruce67
in
British Heart Foundation
14 days ago
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