ICD Questions

• By Grega
• Reply 3392898
• September 20, 2012 at 8:54 pm
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I have been revived six times and never felt even one .....I did not know until my unit was interogated by my EP.......here is a site dedicated to ICDs http://www.icdsupportgroup.org/board/ and here is a soccer player that wanted to get back in the game right after being shocked http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjZK4HgoY2Q

• By Jifizap
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• September 20, 2012 at 11:34 pm
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I've been zapped 11 times. I always pass out first, but I guess that's unusual. The zap is just a strong hit and it's over, no ongoing pain. I read once that 80% of people with ICDs never get shocked (although I can't find that statistic now), so probably you won't get shocked.

• By KBREAZ
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• September 21, 2012 at 12:56 am
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I've had my ICD for 7 months and I have not been shocked. I have played soccer since I was 5 years old so the video posted is incredible :) I couldn't help but smile... thanks Grega

• By cajngrl
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• September 21, 2012 at 9:19 am
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I have had my ICD for almost 3 years now and it has never fired.

• By YvonneL
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• September 22, 2012 at 5:45 pm
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I have had mine for just over two years, and it has never fired. But it has overridden an abnormal rhythm that could have led to fibrillation, which we saw during a routine device check. The ICD will not do anything to help your shortness of breath and weakness, unless it is also a pacemaker to correct an abnormal rhythm. It's kind of like insurance, there in case you develop an abnormal rhythm that could make your heart stop.