You can. Check with your doctor to see if you require special monitoring.
Ask The ICD is a candid intro to living with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Are You at Risk?
This website provides a general overview on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
Living with your ICD
This 10-page booklet addresses some of the common questions asked about ICD therapy. Topics include travel, airport security, and cellular phone use.
Tachyarrhythmia-management
Provides patients with information and resources on Tachycardia; including causes, symptoms, risks, & diagnosis.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Provides patients with information and resources on the causes, symptoms, risk factors and diagnosis of sudden cardiac arrest(SCA).
Medtronic ICDs
Outlines the benefits of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator(ICD)in the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest, and how ICDs restore the heart’s rhythm.
Medtronic Features
Provides information on Medtronic’s CRDM device examples and comparisons across models.
AskTheICD.com has been recognized by the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) as a quality educational tool. HRS is a leading resource on cardiac pacing and electrophysiology, representing medical, allied health and science professionals from more than 70 countries who specialize in cardiac rhythm disorders.
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