Crt-d tomorrow

[Dan33ynwa]

Crt-d lead op tomorrow don't really know what to expect so anxious, terrible scenarios floating around my head any help or advice would be great already have an icd just getting new crt lead and box. TIA

[RufusScamp]

It will only be done if they think it will be beneficial. Mine was done under local anaesthetic, and took a couple of hours, the 3-lead version. It was not at all painful, but I did go for the offered sedative. I have had worse experiences at the dentists. It was a bit painful for a few of days, but nothing a couple of paracetamol couldn't deal with.

Remember you can't lift your left arm for a few days, so consider what clothes you take. I took a loose fitting shirt and wrap. I was home the following morning, after an x-ray and a session tuning the device, and showing me how to set up the remote monitor. You need to make arrangements to get home afterwards as you should not drive for a while (depends on the device).

Yes, it's worrying when it is something so new to you, but it is a very routine procedure to the medics, and they should give you plenty of advice afterwards. 18 months on, I am so glad I had it done, as I have just been informed that my severe HF has more or less disappeared.

Good luck tomorrow, I will be thinking of you.

[fallots in reply to RufusScamp]

Thanks for the advice to the other patient as i myself are having a crtd fitted at 55yrs due to severe hf. This has made some of my anxeties disappear.

[RufusScamp in reply to fallots]

I wish you well with it. If there is anything else we can help you with, advicewise, just ask.

[Healthyheart1]

Dan33tnwa, I just want to offer good luck to you listen to what RufuScamp has said it sounds like some good advice. Let us know how you go Best Wishes Sheena x

[ajaxer]

Nothing at all to worry about.

[Dan33ynwa]

Just a quick update guys n girls I am out of surgery, surgeon said from the moment new device was turned on there was a remarkable improvement of 30 to 40 milliseconds, I'm very sore but been told I'm aloud home tonight

[RufusScamp in reply to Dan33ynwa]

Just spotted your reply. Hope all is going well.

[Dan33ynwa in reply to RufusScamp]

Very sore very achey n not sure I can remember how I used my left arm after my first implant so very anxious when making movements but I'm OK thank you