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james corcia

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Information Posted: 08-02-05 06:21am


Need info on inplantable cardioverter defibrillator surgery... How long it takes, the recovery process, and the benefits it give a weak heart... Does it help shortness of breath? Can you sleep better at night? Etc.... Whatever you know because im still not sure about it but im in alot of pain.

pamka

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Location: Reading, Pa.

Defribulator Implant Posted: 08-22-05 16:18pm


I had a defribulator implanted last sept. Took about an hour and recocery wwent very well. Came home from hospital next day. Incision was glued together and healed well. Took a few weeks for the soreness to go away. Wish you good luck with your surgery pamka

Boombox

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Good Information For Patients About to Undergo Icd Implant Posted: 08-26-05 16:26pm


Here's a good link for basic info for patients contemplating icd implantation. There are even post-op pictures in men and women so you can see what it'll look like after the surgery! Http://www.Medtees.Com/i cdtutorial.Html if this link doen't work, go to www.Medtees.Com and click on the "tutorials" button. --boombox

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