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Heart Problems Update
Asked by B.K. from St. Louis
on February 4, 2008
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ooops i errased this by mistake, ss i had asked questions about the electrophysiology study and cardioverter defibrillator implant... as i am scared
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- My dad (61 yrs) just had one put in in Sept. and it has been great for him. It was done on an outpatient basis and he was in and out in a matter of hours. It has sho...
- B., I do not have the defibrillator, but my husband does. From what his doctor told him, it will only shock you if your heart starts to beat irregularly....not qui...
- B., The first step is a second and possibly third opinion before invasive surgery. Finding the original cause of your heart problems is also a good place to start. I ...
Heart Defibulators
Asked by L.D. from Atlanta
on May 16, 2008
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Has anyone had a family member that has had to get a heart defibulator put in and during surgery do they have to stop that person's heart???
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- I work in the medical field. Our standard practice is to test the ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) once implanted to insure it is capable of stopping an ir...
- I don't know if they stopped my dad's heart but he has done very well with his defibrillator. My concern though, occurred when a "recall" was issued and we had to make...
- Yes. Both of my grandparents. Just a warning- it is really hard to see them after surgery- just prepare yourself, it's hard to see them all hooked up to the tubes an...
Seeking Other Families with Children with Long Qt Syndrome and or Advice
Asked by A.C. from Chicago
on May 16, 2011
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I just found out that my 10 year old daughter has long qt syndrome and it is a devastating diagnosis. II.m having alot of issues trying to deal with this and I'm worri...
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- I'm so sorry to learn of your daughter's diagnosis. However, trying to focus on the bright side, knowledge is power. You have the ability to treat the arrythmia and ...
- You should seek out further medical advice. This is a pretty rare syndrome and you need to find the doctor who will not leave you in the dark with your fears. Check in...
- I'm sorry you're going through this. I'm going to PM you with some homeschooling info:). I hope you get some helpful responses to your question! God bless, Loni
Need Some Advice and Reassurance...
Asked by L.S. from Philadelphia
on September 16, 2010
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I am 32 years old, and last week was diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillations. I am going through a huge amount of testing to find the possible cause of this, and very scar...
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- I am so sorry to hear about this. I can not even imagine what your are going through... As far as living wills, I believe everyone should have them. Does not matter...
- So sorry that you are going through this. Everyone though, regardless of current health, should have a gameplan for their children if something happens to them. You ...
- I am not going through the same situation. My husband and I do not have any medical conditions that we know of. But, after our son was born...we did have wills made ...
12 Year Old Son Caught with Remains of Cigarettes
Asked by J.M. from Elkhart
on January 19, 2008
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Good morning parents. I need your help. My 12yr old son's father called me Monday night to tell me they found cigarette butts in his room at his house. I got wrangled ...
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- It sounds to me me like it's time for you to quit. I know it may be hard, but that is the example that you are setting for your children. If mommy can do it, why can...
- First, do not believe him when he says that only his friends are smoking. Even if that's true now, it will change. I said the same thing to my parents when they aske...
- Hi J., I know this is hard, my boys are now 27 and 28 years old, and I have been through this. Trust me when I tell you that this is a blessing that you have found o...
