{"id":3436,"date":"2021-04-22T15:33:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T20:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-364990-1709071.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=3436"},"modified":"2022-05-24T16:53:58","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T21:53:58","slug":"implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cardiacsciencesmb.ca\/health-professionals\/tests-procedures\/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator\/","title":{"rendered":"Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-layout-id_526b84-0f{margin-bottom:30px;}#kt-layout-id_526b84-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_526b84-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_526b84-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px 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wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-Test Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>After checking in, you will go to the Pre and Post Procedure area and stay there until you are ready to go in for your ICD implant.<\/li><li>You will be required to change into a hospital gown and have your chest clipped and scrubbed with a cold cleaning solution.&nbsp; This is also an opportunity to use the toilet if needed.<\/li><li>An intravenous (IV) will be placed in the arm and will provide medications to prevent infections and keep you comfortable throughout the procedure.<\/li><li>The implant will occur in a special room called the Procedure Lab.&nbsp; A doctor will meet you in the Pre and Post Procedure Area and escort you to the Procedure Area.&nbsp; You may ask any last questions and sign the consent for the ICD.<\/li><li>Only one friend or relative can wait with you in the Pre and Post Procedure Area.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Test Procedures \u2013 1 &#8211; 3 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>A doctor, a team of nurses and an X-ray technologist will put in your device, all wearing gowns, masks, hats and lead aprons.<\/li><li>Your chest will be washed again with the cold cleaning solution and sterile sheets will be placed over you.<\/li><li>The ICD has two basic parts: the generator (sometimes called the battery) and one or more wires, called leads.&nbsp; The generator contains the battery, electronic circuitry and a computer that make the ICD work properly.&nbsp; The generator can be programmed to detect harmful heart rhythms.&nbsp; The leads are special wires that connect on one end to the generator and the other end to a spot inside your heart. &nbsp;<\/li><li>In general, ICD generators are implanted on the left side of the chest, just below the collarbone. &nbsp;<\/li><li>When the generator senses abnormal heart rhythms, it sends out either pacing pulses, or an electric shock to the heart through the leads.&nbsp; Your device does not prevent the abnormal rhythm from happening, but it tries to correct the abnormal rhythm as it occurs. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Freezing will be given to numb the areas below your collarbone, where the generator will be put in.&nbsp; This may sting or burn for a short time.<\/li><li>Once the freezing has taken effect, the doctor will make a small cut.&nbsp; The ICD leads will be threaded through veins to the heart, guided by X-ray.&nbsp; This is not painful, but you may feel some pressure as the veins are entered.&nbsp; The generator is placed just under the skin.&nbsp; Tell the nurse if you have any pain or concerns, and remain as still as possible.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Post-Test Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>After the implant, you will be taken back to the Pre and Post Procedure area on a stretcher.<\/li><li>A heart monitor will be attached to you, measuring your heart rate and blood pressure.&nbsp; Additionally, a chest X-ray of your ICD placement will be completed, as well as an electrocardiogram (ECG).<\/li><li>A nurse from the Pacemaker\/Defibrillator Clinic will come and see how your chest is working by placing a wand on your chest.&nbsp; It does not hurt when your device is checked. &nbsp;<\/li><li>Notify the nurse of any pain at the ICD implantation site.&nbsp; Your position may be altered or pain medication may be given to you.<\/li><li>You can eat and drink normally in the Pre and Post Procedure area, with your nurse providing you a drink and snack.<\/li><li>Refrain from lifting your arm on the side of the ICD implant above your head or lifting greater than <strong>5 pounds<\/strong> for the first <strong>4 weeks<\/strong>.<\/li><li>You may experience bruising or color changes in your skin around the implant site.&nbsp; If you were on a blood thinner before the procedure, this may be more noticeable.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_049c0a-b7{margin-bottom:30px;}#kt-layout-id_049c0a-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_049c0a-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_049c0a-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;padding-right:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_049c0a-b7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_049c0a-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_049c0a-b7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_f8c2d0-c4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Patient Instruction<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Arrangements&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>You cannot drive yourself home.&nbsp; You must arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you during your first night home from the hospital. &nbsp;<\/li><li>If you live more than <strong>1.5 hours<\/strong> from St. Boniface Hospital, or more than <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> from an emergency department, you must make arrangements to stay in Winnipeg for your first night after discharge. &nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Things to Bring\/Not to Bring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fill out the medication list and bring to all your appointments.&nbsp; Bring all of your medications in their original pharmacy package or bubble pack.&nbsp; On the day of your implant you will be taking your own medications while at the hospital.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bring your health card, all of your medications in their original packages, and a list of your allergies.<\/li><li>Bring the name and phone number of your emergency contact person.<\/li><li>Bring your CPAP or BiPAP machine.<\/li><li>Bring the name of your family doctor and following cardiologist.<\/li><li><strong>Do not<\/strong> bring valuables such as money, jewellery, mobile phones and other personal electronic devices.&nbsp; St. Boniface Hospital is not responsible for the loss of or any damage to personal property.&nbsp; Leave these at home.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mandatory Pre Test Measures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Do not<\/strong> eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of your implant.<\/li><li><strong>Do not<\/strong> take any medications on the morning of the implant unless specified otherwise.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove all nail polish and do not wear any makeup on the day of your 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