FAQs > Questions related to your Defibrillator (ICD) (7 entries)
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Follow clinic instructions about any ICD therapy you receive. We ask that you contact us anytime therapy is delivered, especially if your ICD is new. Should ...
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ICDs can last anywhere from 2 years to 8 years or more, but on the average about five years. Device longevity depends on many factors and how hard the battery inside ...
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The person you are touching may feel a tingling sensation. It is not harmful to him or her.
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Once your incision has healed (4 weeks) and the lead wires are stabilized (6 weeks) you may resume swimming activities if desired.
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Patients with ICDs can travel without restrictions. However, metal detectors and anti-theft systems used in airports, stores, and other locations create electromagnetic fields that can interfere with the ICD. Be sure ...
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Each patient perceives ICD therapy differently. Many patients describe their shock as "if they had been punched in the chest", others report mild discomfort and in rare cases some don’t even ...
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After ICD implantation you will probably be aware of it for a while. This is a normal feeling and will lessen with passing time. The ...