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Is it advisable to wait a few months to have my ICD implanted?
Timing of an ICD implant depends mainly on severity of the heart problem and presence of arrhythmia. If you have...
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Is there any new treatment for long QT syndrome?
If you have a rhythm problem arising from the lower chamber, it is most likely ventricular tachycardia. Treatment of ventricular...
Is it a complicated procedure to move the ICD to the RIGHT side? I’m to have radiation on the left.
Typically this will require tunneling your current leads under the skin and soft tissues across the chest and to the...
Why is there a 3 month waiting period for an ICD for people in heart failure?
Essentially it is correct that Medicare requires 3 months to pass after initial diagnosis if heart failure before ICD implant....
Is my mother’s life dependent upon the life of her pacemaker function?
Pacemakers are battery operated. Current technology allows for 7 to 10 years of battery life. That battery is followed during...
Is it possible to disconnect the defibrillator feature from an ICD and leave the pacemaker functioning?
Yes, the shock therapy of the defibrillator can be turned off. The device can still function as a pacemaker. Your...
