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Anybody have a ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator)?
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<blockquote data-quote="1911DA" data-source="post: 3986483" data-attributes="member: 8763"><p>I've had 4 different Pacemaker Defibrillator (P/D) units since 2005 and have been shocked one time in 2010 when my bodies' electrical system shut down and my heart stopped cold. The P/D saved my life by getting my heart beating again and I was back to normal in a couple three minutes, and yes the shock is like being kicked by a young mule but it will restart your heart.</p><p></p><p>After that experience I have lived a better life knowing I have an onboard life support and information system that can and does work. The system I have is set for a pulse rate of 60 beats per minute and monitors and stops atrial defibrillation. The system I have monitors and reports my P/D activity via a module in my home over a 24 hour period and if there are issues I get and alert both on the monitor and via email, text and phone call from the clinical staff at the hospital. I go in every 90 days to have the system function checked history read by the clinical staff.</p><p></p><p>Also if you are having issues with heart beat and such problems the newer P/D's can be programed to address the different issues that need addressed. The technicians worked on mine about 3 times until I felt great and truthfully don't even know I have one installed unless I happen to touch it unit. One thing to note...... I WILL NOT Let anyone touch my chest near the implant area especially "security people" as the pressure makes the area hurt like hell. </p><p></p><p>I wish I had one installed from day one after my by quad pass surgery in 2001because I know I would have had a better quality of know not worrying when the next heart issue would occur. IMHO its better to know that I have a heart related issue then wondering WTF is happening now</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="1911DA, post: 3986483, member: 8763"] I've had 4 different Pacemaker Defibrillator (P/D) units since 2005 and have been shocked one time in 2010 when my bodies' electrical system shut down and my heart stopped cold. The P/D saved my life by getting my heart beating again and I was back to normal in a couple three minutes, and yes the shock is like being kicked by a young mule but it will restart your heart. After that experience I have lived a better life knowing I have an onboard life support and information system that can and does work. The system I have is set for a pulse rate of 60 beats per minute and monitors and stops atrial defibrillation. The system I have monitors and reports my P/D activity via a module in my home over a 24 hour period and if there are issues I get and alert both on the monitor and via email, text and phone call from the clinical staff at the hospital. I go in every 90 days to have the system function checked history read by the clinical staff. Also if you are having issues with heart beat and such problems the newer P/D's can be programed to address the different issues that need addressed. The technicians worked on mine about 3 times until I felt great and truthfully don't even know I have one installed unless I happen to touch it unit. One thing to note...... I WILL NOT Let anyone touch my chest near the implant area especially "security people" as the pressure makes the area hurt like hell. I wish I had one installed from day one after my by quad pass surgery in 2001because I know I would have had a better quality of know not worrying when the next heart issue would occur. IMHO its better to know that I have a heart related issue then wondering WTF is happening now [/QUOTE]
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