Need info on inplantable cardioverter
defibrillator surgery... How long it
takes, the recovery process, and the
benefits it give a weak heart... Does it
help shortness of breath? Can you sleep
better at night? Etc.... Whatever you
know because im still not sure about it
but im in alot of pain.
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pamka
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 May 2005 Posts: 9 Location: Reading, Pa.
Defribulator Implant Posted: 08-22-05 16:18pm
I had a defribulator implanted last sept.
Took about an hour and recocery wwent very
well. Came home from hospital next day.
Incision was glued together and healed
well. Took a few weeks for the soreness
to go away. Wish you good luck with your
surgery pamka
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Boombox
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Aug 2005 Posts: 11
Good Information For Patients About to Undergo Icd Implant Posted: 08-26-05 16:26pm
Here's a good link for basic info for
patients contemplating icd implantation.
There are even post-op pictures in men and
women so you can see what it'll look like
after the surgery! Http://www.Medtees.Com/i
cdtutorial.Html
if this link doen't work, go to www.Medtees.Com and
click on the "tutorials" button.
