Does everyone with an inherited cardiac condition need an ICD or pacemaker?
Not everyone with an inherited cardiac condition is to have a pacemaker or an ICD. It is actually the minority of patients with inherited cardiac conditions that are considered to be at high risk of irregular heartbeats, fainting episodes, and potential sudden cardiac death that receive an ICD or otherwise known as an intracardiac defibrillator. […]
I have an inherited cardiac condition. Do I need to be concerned about my grandchildren?
How much exercise can I do with an inherited cardiac condition?
If diagnosed with an inherited cardiac condition how often should you be tested?
I have an ICD fitted. Should i tell my work, university etc?
If you have an ICD fitted and you’re driving, you definitely need to inform the DVLA. It will also be prudent that you inform, obviously your immediate family, but also people you are involved within your everyday activities. And that’s prudent because if you were to get an arrhythmia and have a fainting episode, then […]
Are there certain sports you should avoid with an ICD?
The sports that we will advise against in someone who has an intracardiac defibrillator, are predominantly contact sports that are likely to cause any damage to the battery that lies either on your chest or, in the case of a subcutaneous ICD, you’ve got the box under your armpit but you’ve got wires coming at […]
How long do the tests take for a potential inherited cardiac condition?
Super Ventricular Tachycardia (SVT) by Samantha McLaren
I have been suffering from SVT attacks since March 2010 when I suddenly collapsed at work. I was taken to A&E for tests, my heart rate was very high reaching over 200BPM, I remember being very scared as I was never in hospital and was always fit and healthy. They gave me a 6mg jag […]