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 …

Mar 17, 2014 · The doctor said the leads on the first pacemaker had "broken loose." Now, it's 3 years down the road from the 2nd pacemaker and the doctor is saying that 2 of her leads aren't working …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 30, 2017 · But because the pacemaker had to be installed sub pectoral muscle (due to leads failing away from my heart), I am not looking forward to that surgery. Sub pectoral installation was far more …