I've just been given the news that I need an ICD because of my regular bouts of VT and the unsuccessful ablations. Apparently I have ARVD which is a degenerative disease so the need for an ICD will become greater as I get older. I'm only 27 so this news is a little daunting.
I asked my cardiologist whether it would be possible to get the ICD implanted under the muscle rather than just under the skin so that it's less visible and more securely implanted. His reply was that the hospital no longer do this because the device tends to rub against the ribs over time which can cause complications.
My question is whether anyone else has been told something similar and what the general consensus is regarding ICD placement. I'm looking at an implant for life so I want to be sure to get as much info about this as possible. Your experience and advice is much appreciated :)
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ICD - subdermal or subpectoral?? Help!
- By MissCaro
- Posted June 15, 2009 at 4:53 am · 17 replies
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