Experiences with

Electric Defibrillation

Hi all , Just joined , I have an inherited faulty gene ( not Levi's ) that can when activated cause A/F. A few of my family also have this gene , a couple have activated and have had a small defibrillator fitted to manage the AF if it should re occurs. Cy

I started noticing loud sounds in my left ear at the beginning of the year when near traffic, restaurants, crowded places, Ambulances etc. I can’t hear people talking to me when there are background noises and I don’t know why it has happened. I have been tested and I’ve lost the low sounds in my left

NICE recommends using a remote digital heart failure system, developed in Manchester, to help reduce hospital admissions. This new approach of monitoring health data collected from patients’ pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) could potentially dramatically reduce heart failure-related

Hi, I'm a new member with a specific question. I have a range of heart issues, an implanted defibrillator, heart medication including Edoxaban anticoagulant, atorvastatin and bisoprolol. I have also had my gallbladder removed. Last week I tested positive on the bowel screening test (England) and have

My sICD went off last week and since then my heart rate when walking seems much higher than it usually is. Does anyone know if this is a possible after-effect of the shock and, if it is, whether it will last long?

My 73 old mother had a horrific experience of her device activated. She is living in fear and I was hoping there was someone out there who could share their experience, advice to support her.

I had quadruple by pass and defibrillator implant in January. I still get a lot of pain and discomfort from my sternam. Is it normal to last so long.

My husband has heart failure , pace maker defibrillator his ef was at 20% have read on nhs about plan and contact numbers but have no advice about this . Does anybody have this in place thanks

Hello everyone Thank you for letting me join this group . I’m 65. Fit and slim , regular walker and exercised since my early twenties. Had HA just over 3 weeks ago. No symptoms or heart problems previously. Just on the day it happened. Had CPR and defibrillator in hospital. Had emergency angioplasty

It can happen to anybody, at any time, at any age. When CPR chest compressions and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) are used together, the chances of survival from SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) increase from 9% to 50%. This is why it is vital we know where our nearest AED is located,

It can happen to anybody, at any time, at any age. When CPR chest compressions and an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) are used together, the chances of survival from SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) increase from 9% to 50%. This is why it is vital we know where our nearest AED is located,

I'm almost 85 & had a 2nd heart attack on 3/2/24. Needed defibrillator in ambulance, local hospital not available, so taken to another one. Existing stents ballooned. Recovering well but 3 weeks later, hospitalised for 10 days with low sodium. Only just stabilising with medication and restricted fluids

My husband has cardiomyopthy and AF. He had had many procedures and fitted with a pacemaker/defibrillator in March. He has since gone downhill and losing weight and not eating. They are tweaking his meds and another possible ablation. His mental health is suffering. As a wife looking on I find I am helpless

I had a follow up with Cardiology yesterday. Just trying digest and see what's the best route to take. I have 6 months to decide. Below is extracted from my clinic report letter "We discussed today that she is on maximal medical therapy and that she would qualify for a primary prevention defibrillator

grumpy Grampy is in hospital. Due to the coughing GP, sent him to syncope clinic. I had to ask her to give him codiene linctus for his cough. She was only interested in stopping him driving. Anyway silver cloud and all that syncope clinic were happy with him and decided to do a two week heart trace….

there have been tributes from many colleagues and people whose lives have improved dramatically as a consequence of his broadcasting The mention of his saving a colleague’s life is absolutely true . He and another dr saw herb drop to the floor turn blue - heart stopped. He and Claire did CPR till

hi bit of a silly question but here goes. I am going on holiday to Turkey. I have a defibrillator fitted 4 months ago is it okay to go swimming in the hotel pool?

hi everyone I got pacemaker and a defibrillator fitted 3 months ago. I am going to start training again ie lifting weights. To brake back in . My question is the gym I train at has a hot tub and sauna. Do you think it will be safe for me to use them ? Thanks in advance

Hi everyone my name is Caroline , I am joining this group today as yesterday I had a defibrillator fitted above my rib cage, I have now seen online that this means I will not be able to use an escalator , do you know if this is true please? Please excuse any wrong punctuation not something I've ever

Hi everyone Just an update on my last post. I'm now on a three month waiting list for a defibrillator fitting. Thank you all once again for your advice and support.