CRT-D or ICD

[greenfingers]

My husband had a pacemaker fitted on Wednesday this week. Came home last night with discharge papers on which it says a CRT-D was fitted yet on his GP records I see it says ICD was fitted. I’m rather concerned these statements are conflicting. Any ideas anyone please?

[BobD Volunteer]

It sounds like a re-synchronising pacemaker (CRT) with a defibrilator built in.CRT-D. So bot pacemaker and ICD.

[greenfingers in reply to BobD]

I’m sorry I don’t quite understand bot pacemaker and ICD?

[BobD Volunteer in reply to greenfingers]

Both pacemaker and ICD in one device. Sorry finger trouble. Google CRT-D for more.

[greenfingers in reply to BobD]

Oh yes of course silly me! I know what you mean, thanks. I did Google it so I know of it. Just wondered why on GP record it just says ICD. Hubby speaking to HF nurse on Friday so will ask her. Thanks again.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to greenfingers]

Too complicated for GPs I think. II think they see the defib part anf ignore all else.

[greenfingers in reply to BobD]

Yes you’re probably right, thanks.

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to greenfingers]

I think the bot word is both. Bob has just left the 'h' off the word. It's something I'm prone to doing at times.

[greenfingers in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Easy done 😊

[Crystalbowl]

I thought ICD just means implanted cardiac device.

[CDreamer in reply to Crystalbowl]

It does but ICD-D = Defribilator and that’s important to distinguish for a few reasons.

ICD is a general term.