Frequently Asked Questions MedicationsAre there any medications that defibrillator patients should not take?Practical IssuesWhere can I get CPR training in the UK?What is The Circuit and how do I register a defibrillator?Can I get life insurance after a cardiac arrest or with an ICD?Can I drink alcohol with an ICD?How do doctors decide if I am fit to drive?Show more »ShockIf you have an ICD and receive a brief electric shock from UK mains (240v), and have no visible injuries what is the protocol and possible outcome to the ICD/lead?If I am in a swimming pool when I receive a shock, will others get shocked?How much energy is in a shock?How much does each shock affect battery longevity?How will I know if I get shocked?Show more »Electromagnetic interferenceCan bioimpedance body composition analysis interfere with implanted cardiac devices like pacemakers or defibrillators?If you have an ICD and receive a brief electric shock from UK mains (240v), and have no visible injuries what is the protocol and possible outcome to the ICD/lead?What household items have a special consideration to use if I have an ICD?What household items have a minimal risk if I have an ICD?Why do I need to avoid using tools like a chainsaw?Show more »Cardiac ArrestWhere can I get CPR training in the UK?What do I do if the person starts breathing again during CPR?What is The Circuit and how do I register a defibrillator?How do I use an AED step by step?How long should I keep doing CPR?Show more »SportsCan I go bicycling?If I am in a swimming pool when I receive a shock, will others get shocked?Can I continue to bench-press?Does an abdominal implant prohibit contact sports, such as football?Can my ICD be "dented" if it's accidentally hit with an object?Show more »DrivingHow do doctors decide if I am fit to drive?What can I do about my car seatbelt rubbing on my ICD?What happens to my ICD if airbags go off in a car?Can I jump start a vehicle?Is it safe to be around my electric vehicle when it's charging?Show more »Implantable DevicesCan I get life insurance after a cardiac arrest or with an ICD?Can I drink alcohol with an ICD?What is Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)?What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?What is Brugada Syndrome?Show more »TreatmentCan I get life insurance after a cardiac arrest or with an ICD?Can I drink alcohol with an ICD?What is Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)?What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?What is Brugada Syndrome?Show more »TravellingCan I go through security systems such as those found in airports?Can I walk through the security screening equipment?Are there any restrictions on travel to a foreign country?Are body scanners at the airport safe?Will an aviation transponder receiver (ADS-B) affect my ICD?Show more »UnknownWhat is heart failure (HF)?What is a DFT test?What is the Chain of Survival?What is atrial fibrillation (AF)?What's the difference between a pacemaker and an ICD? CategoriesChildrenRecoveryPsychological SupportCo-survivorsTreatmentMedicationsImplantable DevicesElectromagnetic interferenceShockInherited ConditionsCardiac ArrestCPRDefibrillatorsPractical IssuesIntimacyDrivingDVLASection 88InsuranceSportsTravellingTagsAED Alcohol Battery Brain Injury Brugada Syndrome Bystander Cardiac Rehabilitation Co-survivor CPVT Exercise Family Screening Fatigue Genetics HCM I care ICD Insurance Leads Life Insurance Long QT Syndrome Memory MRI Patient Alert Phone Pregnancy PTSD Remote monitoring Security Sleep Surgery
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