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Hi has anyone out there been fitted with one of these if so ,how are you doing? I have been told there is a problem with one of the leads is this common .poppy storey

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Hi Poppy,

I assume this means you have a CRT-D device implanted which is designed to synchronise the pumping of your hearts ventricles to make them pump the blood more efficiently. It will also give a shock (cardioversion) if it detects that there is an abnormal life threatening heart rhythm. I had a normal ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) fitted in 2010 and have had no problems with it at all. I would guess that problems with leads can and do occur, but that it is not common. It could well be that the lead has just become dislodged and it might be an easy job for a skilled surgeon to put it right but your cardiologist will have all the answers you need. Sorry I can't be more helpful but you obviously need to speak to someone with more knowledge of your personal case.

Cyril.

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Thank you fo getting back to me so quickly ,stay well ,poppy storey

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