cardiac device check

[Lurganspur]

hi I have just received a letter to attend hospital for a cardiac device check & was wondering what this entailed as I always had my ICD checked remotely? I’ve had my ICD for 4yrs ….i am a bit of a worrier & was just looking some advice

Thank you in advance

Mark

[Marko_paw]

I have an annual device check, I have had mine for 4 years now and I am.monitored remotely. They usually hold a paddle over my device and down load. They check it's is picking up what it should and any shocks it has delivered. They check my scar and the position of my device. I have an s-icd so it it below my arm pit if that makes sense. They check the he battery life.of my device. Hope that helps! It's non invasive and painless!!

[Lurganspur in reply to Marko_paw]

hi thank you very much for your reply 🙏 that’s great to know I am a bit of a worrier & very nervous about any checks heart wise since I had my HA I got worried because my checks have always done remotely & this is 1st letter I’ve had in 4yrs to go to hospital for a check so I started to worry thanks again for your response & it’s good to read about someone who’s had this check done mine is just below collar bone

[Marko_paw in reply to Lurganspur]

Not a problem. I'm exactly the same, I get myself into such a state when I get letters from the hospital!! Hope all goes well.

[Lurganspur in reply to Marko_paw]

Thank you so much 🙏

[Lurganspur in reply to Marko_paw]

By the way I hope you’re keeping & doing well 👍 you’ve had yours around same time as me, my short backstory is I had a very big HA 6 yrs ago that left me with 30% EF that left me with heart failure got ICD fitted march 2020 & it has to be said I feel pretty ok from tablets all settled down & I know what I can & can’t do thanks again I really appreciate you replying to me

[Rayranson]

Hi I've had my icd 4years now and get a remote check after 6 month then a hospital check after the next 6 months just an ecg and loop put over the device to do any adjustments nothing at all to worry about and they can measure the battery life left in the icd

[Alison_L in reply to Rayranson]

Same here. My ICD is now 6 years old 😀

[Lurganspur in reply to Alison_L]

Thank you it’s nice to know what it’s all about cheers

[Lurganspur in reply to Rayranson]

Thank you very much for your response it’s nice to be reassured & that’s the great thing about this place if you have a question there’s always someone on hand with a bit of advice for you

[Brunchbunny]

Hi, I recently had an ICD fitted at Papworth, although still have a 5 year old pacemaker in situ awaiting removal. My first check after fitting of the ICD was in person with electrodes placed on my arms and chest. The technician then speeded up the device and slowed it down to test it..Bit like an MOT. I'm 74 and had this fitted following a cardiac arrest on return from holiday.. Really no pain so I'm sure you'll be fine , but always ask if you've any questions. Good luck 🤞

[Lurganspur in reply to Brunchbunny]

Thank you very much for reply 👍👏🏽 this is a great place if you’ve a question & need advice cheers

[polenta]

Here in the US we go into clinic once a year for a pacer check and the rest are done remotely every 3 months. They put a wand in front of my pacer and record to see if any arrythmias have occurred, and they also can make your heart beat faster with the wand to check and make sure it is working properly. I dont realy care for that part because I can feel it in my throat, but thankfully it only last about a minute. No pain and only takes about 15 minutes.

[Lurganspur in reply to polenta]

Hi & thank you very much for your reply yes I think everyone is saying that’s the norm so now I know what to expect cheers