List of Questions prior to ICD implant
Why is this particular brand the best one in my circumstances and not the other brands (the brands are Abbott (formerly St Jude), Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and Biotronik)? How many leads will I have and why? Are the leads and ICD going to be the same brand? What...
read moreList of general questions to ask for ICD patients
In the event I should get therapy (shock) from the ICD, what should I do? Should I just call the office and wait for response? Should I go to the ER? Did I have any episodes? If yes, what rhythm was I in when those episodes happen? What is going to done to prevent it...
read moreQuestions to ask at ep/cardiologist appointments
Questions to ask at ep/cardiologist appointments: Why am I consider at this risk level at the current time? Will my risk level change overtime? Or will the risk level remain the same all the time? What are the treatment options? Why am I being started on this...
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read moreWhen should I worry?
My daughters have a life-threatening condition and on most days, I'm not worried. Should I be worried? My sister, Christie, died suddenly when she was 24 years old. So, you'd think I would be even more worried about my kids, right? I feel safe, and I feel that my...
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My story begins when I was 11 years old. When I was 11 years old, I had passed out while walking up a flight of stairs in school. I did not know what had happened until I got to the ER in the hospital. I was later told CPR needed to be perform on me. At, this time...
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