implanted icd extrusion cause infection ? Posted: 01-30-08 18:57pm
hi, I was just told that my implanted icd
was about to come thru the skin and
present a large problem with my mech av.,
infection. I've tentively been scheduled
for admmit to hosp. next week
I'm afraid it may erupt sooner causing
infection of my valve and,possibly, much
worse. Can you give me any good ideas on
this rare occurrance?
thanks
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rooted
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Posted: 01-31-08 15:44pm
Not exactly sure, but I found this article
that might help you:
"Around 9% of ICD Patients Have
Noninfectious Complications"
Good luck ... let us know how it goes at
the hospital...!
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crippledcowgirl
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Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 03-31-08 14:49pm
I am so sorry you are going through this.
I received my ICD 2 years ago without
complications. I don't have any advice
except stay strong and remain positive.
Please let us know how you make out. Will
be thinking of you. Best of luck.
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yogahoneybunny
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Posted: 04-02-08 12:31pm
Any update about your condition?
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jrod
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Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 188
yogahoneybunny Posted: 04-02-08 20:21pm
Thanks for writing. I did get my device
repositioned by a different ep. He was not
too happy the way it was originaly
implanted.
Everything's going great. no more
problems, [ I hope].
Take care,
jrod
