Does any one have one of these implanted?

[Padayn01]

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

[BobD Volunteer]

There is quite a lot about ICDs on BHF forum. Not that common here I fear.

[Padayn01 in reply to BobD]

Thank you Bobd

[PJR1949]

Hello, yes had one fitted after a cardiac arrest eight years ago, just had it changed a few weeks ago (nothing wrong it was just nearing the end of its life).

[Buffafly]

Why do you ask?

[Padayn01 in reply to Buffafly]

Just saw a famous footballer got implanted with one wanted to know a little more about it

[Buffafly in reply to Padayn01]

BHF website has good info

[Padayn01 in reply to Buffafly]

Thank you

[jowalk6]

Yes I have one

[Padayn01 in reply to jowalk6]

Can you just tell me a little bit on what it does or prevent's?

[jowalk6]

I had it fitted after a cardiac arrest at home. If my heart rate goes too low it paces it. If my heart rate goes too high for a length of time it shocks me.

[Padayn01 in reply to jowalk6]

Thank you for this, are you on any other medication for your heart?

[Bambi65 in reply to jowalk6]

so it "shocks" you like a cardioversion? Ive heard those are done under anesthesia. What happens when you are driving a car and you package goes off???

[jowalk6 in reply to Bambi65]

Yes it does shock you. My last one was just a defib one night I woke up and it shocked me 5 times! They replaced it with the one I have not. The surgery is done while you are awake. I can't answer the driving question as I don't drive.

[jowalk6]

Why do you ask that?

[Padayn01 in reply to jowalk6]

Just out of interest to see if the device is enough to keep your heart steady

[jowalk6]

I am on Medications too