CRT-D Complications

[Jaskei]

Hello again.I am currently in hospital after getting a 'pocket infection' 5 weeks after my CRT-D was inserted. I have had the device taken out and am currently on IV antibiotics for 2 weeks. After this time they will insert a new CRT-D on the right hand side. They have however said that as I had an infection first time round I am at high risk for it happening again. I was wondering if this has happened to anybody else and if so what was the outcome? Feeling very fed up and anxious at the moment. Thanks for any advice.

[honeybubs]

Hi, keep positive I know it’s difficult. I did come across a device a while ago whilst researching things that can be fitted externally on your body on your side. The wires still attach to your heart I think but the device stays on the outside. It was a while ago so can’t remember a lot about it so will try to Google it again. It could be a solution for the short term. Thinking about you. Joy x

[Jaskei in reply to honeybubs]

Thanks Joy. That sounds interesting! I guess I need to ask the question when I see my own consultant again! They are different consultants on the ward so hard to have a proper chat. Hope you are doing well x

[honeybubs in reply to Jaskei]

Look up Micra Pacemaker no wires it’s new for people who have had difficulty having a normal device fitted. Tried to add a photo of it but it wouldn’t let me. It’s a 3 to 4 inch capsule. X

[honeybubs]

sorry correction it’s a 3 to 4 cm capsule not inches. X