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im a 50 year old guy with dialated cardiomayopathy this week was implanted with a crtd but the shocl theapy is off ef is up around 35% si dr really thinks thats safe for me time will tell this heart stuff has been a total roller coaster ride that i do get sick of so any isperation from anyone is a big help , if you have any exp. with crt defibs or heart stuff id love to hear from you
thanks
dan
Hi Dan and welcome.
I don't have those, but am glad to see a man not afraid to post in a Women's Heart Forum. I hope someone answers you.
Good luck
HI Dan, I am also glad to hear you survived all you have been through. it will take ALOT of patience and work from you to get through this, but all of us here know it is worth every minute of effort to get better. You are still young , so that is in your favor. Keep us posted on your condition. Take Care, Terri
Welcome Dan, I have the same thing you do although my EF is only 23,I am hopeful that it's a tad higher when I have an echo done on the 17th. I'm also hopeful that my CRT-D never has to fire. I'm a tiny little thing and I could end up in the field across the street, (just kidding) but it's a safety measure that I am greatful to have, lucky that my insurance covered it and yet wishing I never needed it. Did your heart become enlarged because of Atrial fib (extra fast heartbeat? Or a virus or family history? what did they say the cause was?
This is the club that no one ever expected to join but I'm here because I get so much support and so many of the members are so educated..
Be well,Denise
theyv never said but i think it is because of afib or maybe high bp but either way i think the crt is maybe workin i hope yours will too good luck
dan
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