Dec 23, 2013 · I'm scheduled for a Bi-V pacemaker/ICD implant in January and am already worried about how to avoid dislodging the leads before they are settled into place. I find myself stretching as I …

Jan 13, 2012 · After going to the icd clinic for a follow up and four days of absolutely no sleep, the folks at the icd clinic had a feeling what had happened was one of the leads was not attached. They said …

Nov 8, 2018 · I just like to task one question, which is, When You have a Pacemaker implanted the first time or a second time, doesn't matter and a new lead is

Jul 26, 2015 · Rowing is an important part of his life (for exercise and social connections) but the consequences of damaging the leads sound serious. Hoping that someone out there has experience …

Jun 15, 2018 · He has replaced the battery once, but now the leads (on recall list) are starting to show static regularly. Varying opinions on whether to take out the leads and device, take out device and …

May 14, 2012 · My defibrillator leads broke but not my pacemaker leads. The doctor wanted to do surgery immediately but I chose to wait until I got home in 2 weeks because I would rather have my …

Jun 29, 2013 · Created to share experiences leading up to and post implantation of a pacemaker, especially in combo with or after having CABG surgery.

Oct 18, 2012 · I never played golf, but I've had a similar experience. My ICD was also implanted under the muscle and for almost eight months after the surgery I felt a pain whenever I tried to move rapidly …

Dec 17, 2009 · Different types of pacemaker leads produced different magnetically induced electrical fields in the study. Active-fixation leads and tined-tip leads produced similar strength fields, while the …

Jan 16, 2014 · I had my ICD implant 'installed' in November 2013. Ive recently been experiencing a stinging pain at the site of my ICD. Is this normal? Also, the