38 min

#047 ICD Owners 101 Life After Cardiac Arrest

    • Personal Journals

Paul talks about a device that many sudden cardiac arrest survivors have implanted, an ICD - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
This episode is an introduction (or "101") into the sorts of things that those with an ICD should be aware of. He covers what an ICD is and why you might have one, what they do and what some of the things to be aware of.
Packed full of tips and useful information around this device that is becoming more and more common.
An episode for anyone with an ICD whether they've had a cardiac arrest or not.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
ICD Precautions
ICD Shocks
ICD Sounds
ICD Protection
ICD Electro Magnetic Compatibility
ICD Support Centre Locator
Ask The ICD
Doug Rachac ICD YouTube Channel
Presented and edited by Paul Swindell.
Recorded June 2020

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul talks about a device that many sudden cardiac arrest survivors have implanted, an ICD - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
This episode is an introduction (or "101") into the sorts of things that those with an ICD should be aware of. He covers what an ICD is and why you might have one, what they do and what some of the things to be aware of.
Packed full of tips and useful information around this device that is becoming more and more common.
An episode for anyone with an ICD whether they've had a cardiac arrest or not.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
ICD Precautions
ICD Shocks
ICD Sounds
ICD Protection
ICD Electro Magnetic Compatibility
ICD Support Centre Locator
Ask The ICD
Doug Rachac ICD YouTube Channel
Presented and edited by Paul Swindell.
Recorded June 2020

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

38 min