If you haven't already read this article in the Guardian, please have a look as there is a happy ending! Karen A-A Helpline A machine keeps me alive Tina Amiss...
The article is really encouraging, especially as I only had my ICD fitted on the 8th April and am experiencing the same initial feeling this lady had...
Hi I'm off to the US & Canada in August and was turned down by a number of travel insurance companies even though they stated they offered competitive premiums...
Hi Debbi, Hope you have a good trip to US & Canada.I run an ICD support group and is collecting travel insurance company that are offering ICD owners a good...
Hello Everyone It may be June, but October will be upon us soon - which means plans for the Heart Rhythm Congress are moving on apace! We will be holding a...
Hi ... and is collecting travel insurance company that are offering ICD owners a good package at a reasonable cost.I am also aware that getting insurance cover...
We regularly receive enquiries regarding the use of mobile telephones and pacemakers, and the latest has been on the use of The Nintendo Wii. Following...
Hello Everyone, Just to let you know that our server is going to be down over the weekend. I will still be moderating all messages that are posted, but please...
Dr Hebb Do you have any paper copies of the survey so that we can give them out in ICD clinic? Justin P Save Paper - Do you really need to print this e-mail? ...
Hi Justin, I just noticed you also emailed me direct, as well as through the yahoo group, and in so doing spotted that you are based in Leeds. I am very happy...
Hi Everyone, I am so excited that this message board is here. I was starting to feel a little overwhelmed. I am scheduled in a couple of weeks for my ICD. I...
Hi Michelle, I've had my ICD a month now, so still a newbie. I have it because I had a SCD/VF arrest. The procedure was not too bad, the worst bit was the...
Hi Michelle It is good to have a message from the board.I see you already got a reply from Mark a newbie.I had my ICD in 2005 at the John Radcliffe Hospital in...
Hi Michelle, Glad to hear that you're so positive about having an ICD. I've only had one shock, which was a light one, eight months after having my ICD...
... I had an ICD implanted almost three years ago, it has paced my heart quite a few times to stop VT and most times I have been unaware of it.There was some...
Thank you so much for answering my questions. It is nice to have a place where other people understand your situation. Again, thanks and God Bless. Michelle...
Hi michelle Firstly can i take this opportunity to welcome you to the club (nt a club you want to join lol). I remember when i got mine implanted 4 th july...
Hi Michell Welcome to the group. I've had my ICD for 3 months. I have the wireless one frpm Boston Scientic. I was nerveous too & the internet research I found...
Welcome Bruce and other new members to the board!! We have recently had personnel changes but would like to reassure you that Jenni and I are always here, so...
hi there,i was recently taking part in a clinical trial regarding heart failure and insulin resistance,after doing a exercise test which was regarded...
I have an ICD as a result of a cardiac arrest I had while driving my kids to the shopping mall. Fortunaty I crashed the car outside the house of a Policeman,...
hi bruce, i was lucky in that i was in hospital after a heart attack when i first went into VT and the second time we were driving past my GP's surgery, having...
yes you should find out the reason for this happening to you for your own sake and your families,i have been told the reason for my vt episode was due to...
Hi Bruce I know you wrote this some time ago & don't remember anyone answering you. O had my 1st heart attack at 40. Triple bypass at 49. I just got my ICD...
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...
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