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Q: Implanted Defibrillator

asked by: kim poe on May 4th, 2005

New User

My grandfather is 68 years old and has weak muscles in his heart. The doctor just informed him that he would need this implant. He is retired. Fishing and water fowl hunting are his hobbies. He is worried that he won't be able to fowl hunt anymore with the implant. He is also worried about what to expect.

Kim

Replies(3)

sandyallen

replied on May 4th, 2005

Extremely eHealthy

Hi there! The defibrillator should help your grandpa to be more active without the consequences but I am no Dr. You should write all of the questions down and discuss them with the Dr.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
sandy

kim poe

replied on May 4th, 2005

New User

Thanks

Thank you sandy. I will do that. I tried to tell him the same. But he is still scared.

WaltH

replied on March 9th, 2009

New User

Scared

I am 44 years old and just found out that I need an implanted defibulator, is there anyone out there who is my age that has one, Please help

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