Dear everybody I am from India I received my icd in October 2007. I had a heart attack in 1980 and a repeat attack in 1987. In 2000 I had my first VT (severe...
Dear Shunmugan (hope this is right) I'm sorry that the shocks that you have had from your ICD have caused you so much distress. It may be some comfort to...
Hello I am so pleased to hear that you received the appropriate treatment and had an ICD implanted in time for the ventricular tachycardia episode you...
Dear Mr Shunmugam, It is very good to see that you made contact with the ICD support group on line all the way from India. I share a similar surname as you...
Dear all Its so nice to find this group, I had my ICD fitted in February 2009 so it is still fairly new and very strange, the pain has almost gone from the...
Hi Sue, Welcome and thank you for sharing your experience with the group.It does take time to get us to the device both physically and psychologically. Find...
Hi Sue, My name is Ben Fry and on behalf of Arrhythmia Alliance I would like to welcome you to the ICD message board. I am so pleased that you received prompt,...
Dear Sue Hope you're feeling better and taking some time off to recover from the procedure. Your experiences sound quite scary! I had my ICD fitted just under...
Hi Angela  It was so nice to hear from you and of your experiences regarding the ICD.  Life for me is gradually getting back to normal, and as each day goes...
Thank you Francesca, I have circulated this clip to our support group members.Some has shown to their friends & relatives and found it very useful. Sam ... ...
thank you for this it show that you can play football with a icd but it would not stop you having a heart attack as the icd is there to stop your heart going...
i have already posted about myself earlier i received my ICD in 2007. I had shocks on three successive days in july 2008 sudDenly in Feb 2009 i had a mild...
i was sorry to read you been have a pit of trouble but please also to see you are over it i am so happy to hear from others with icd because of where i live...
Hi John, I am sorry to hear that you feel so alone with your condition because of where you live. If there is anything we can help you with, please do not...
Hi Shunmugam, Thank you for sharing your experience with us all. I am sorry to hear that you suffered a stroke earlier this year - I trust you have made a full...
hi ben thanks for your e-mail there are no patient groups where i live and yes there are some in somerset but i live on dartmoor and as you know each time i ...
Hi John, I saw your first posting and sorry for the delay in responding. Firstly I am pleased that you have been responding to others on line and a good way to...
Hi shunmugam, I had a conversation with you when you first posted on this site.I am very pleased to hear with timely intervention you have made a full...
Hi ben nice to hear from you I had shocks on three days in july last year and stroke in feb this year is it possible shocks might have dislodged clot which...
Hi Shunmugam, I'm afraid I am unaware of a link between ICD therapy and the cause of stroke and considering the time interval between the two, it is unlikely...
Calling all supporters… We are campaigning to ensure pulse checks are taken during routine visits to a GP surgery, to promote timely diagnosis and treatment...
Hello Everyone! I just wanted to keep you up to date on forthcoming events. The FIRST Arrhythmia Alliance Patient Newsletter has just gone to print and should...
Hello, I am a new member to this group. I will be getting an ICD implant sometime in October. I am have kidney failure and am on dialisys three times a week....
Hello everyone We are counting down to this year's patient day - if you can post your registration form by Monday I will then have time to reserve your place...
Advances in Community Defibrillation ......Tuesday 20th October 2009 COMPLETE AGENDA NOW AVAILABLE!!! ***Free of Charge - to all those who register prior to...
Hi Joe, Welcome to the group.I am pleased that you are getting your ICD soon and hope you will be able to manage your health more effectively.Most of all that...
Hello Joe, i am also new to the group. My husband had a heart attack in june, he first had a stent put in, but a few days later his heart went crazy, so they...
Hi countys have diffent laws in England went i had my ICD put in i could not drive or ride for six mouths and it would be find if mu ICD had do fired but went...
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