FAQ 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 ArrestWhat's the difference between agonal breathing and normal breathing?Should I start CPR if someone is gasping?Is agonal breathing a sign of life?How long does agonal breathing last?What does agonal breathing sound like?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 ventricular fibrillation (VF)?What is ATP?What is an arrhythmia?What is Bradycardia?Is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) a genetic condition?CategoriesChildrenRecoveryPsychological SupportCo-survivorsTreatmentMedicationsImplantable DevicesElectromagnetic interferenceShockInherited ConditionsCardiac ArrestCPRDefibrillatorsPractical IssuesIntimacyDrivingDVLASection 88InsuranceSportsTravellingTagsAED Agonal Breathing 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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