Experiences with

Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)

will my car insurance increase now I have an ICD

Hi all, I recently knocked my ICD whilst carring out normal day-to-day tasks (I really should make up something more exciting!)No alarms on the ICD have sounded and I presume that everything is working OK as I've heard nothing from Cardio clinic (I have a home monitoring system in use.)

I had an ICD/Pacemaker fitted three years ago and I am still experiencing pain from around the site of the implant. I also experience a jumping of the diaphragm from it which involves seeing the technician every six months for an adjustment.

I’m due to have a ICD/Pacemaker fitted on Friday 3rd February has anyone got any info or advice about the procedure Iam feeling quite anxious at the moment

I guess, with an ICD, I shouldn’t play one of these? Tia B

Could this be due to ICD kicking in? Waiting for the GP to call me back but though I’d ask the question here. What does the ICD going off feel like?

I went to see the heart failure nurse today and was told I need an ICD but am not sure why. My EF was 34 after last echo. Just looking for advice.

I have a ICD, I have a condition called Brugada , what can I do to help me not be so tired and stay focused, I am 51 and my Dr does not k ow how to help me with my condition

My ICD reports that I have had short bursts of Ventricular Tachycardia - up to 15 seconds. Self correcting.Has anyone else experienced this?

hi does anyone have a ICD and then got put on Entresto? If anyone has heard of this does it help the E/F! Just wondering as I have just got ICD and seem to be a bit short of breath! 🤞 it gets a bit better

Hey loveliesDoes anyone have an ICD or dilated cardiomyopathy and go to the gym? Im getting worried about my weight, I eat well etc but I'm not that active even though I have 2 young children. I will be asking my consultant about this to but wondered if anyone joined a gym. Thanks in advance

hi a quick questions has anyone's ICD made a noise during the night ? I'm sure my one did .

Subcutaneous ICD installed below armpit Any thoughts, experience or knowledge would be greatly appreciated

I had an ICD implanted 2 days ago. I was wondering if anyone has any experiences with this , very sore and very tired , feels like a lead weight on my chest. How long does it take to adapt and any tips for the first few days. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Gillian

Hi everyone, I've been waiting for a ICD fitted for over six months now and every time I call to ask for a date the hospital just says they will let me know but nothing happens so I was just wondering if anyone knew what the average waiting time is for this procedure

Hi im just interested to know how many of you with a Cardiac ICD still work ? And what line of work are you in ? As ill be honest im struggling ! Xx

I suffer with heart failure have an ICD fitted and have also had a triple bypass. Any recommendations would be gratefully recieved. Thanks Sean.

However, her main anxiety is from the ICD box. Could any of you share some experiences with your ICD box please that I could show her to hopefully put her mind at rest. It does sound scary but also quite reassuring in a way too. Thanks

I was called Iron Man by my son after I had the ICD fitted. He’s into his Marvel universe but it stuck in my head. Each time I attend a hospital appointment I wear my Iron Man T-shirt. It’s become something of a uniform for me. makes me feel better in places full of ill people.

Hi, my wife has recently had pacemaker/icd fitted. She is very anxious about what she will experience when the ICD triggers and shocks. Does anyone have any experience of how it feels, i.e is it painful etc? Thanks in advance