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All true and thank you jc76. There are arm stretches and many yoga poses that I just can't do with the ICD installed. The machine was installed to hopefully save my life if my ventricular rhythm goes hay wire. Remembering this simple fact, has motivated me to adapt and modify the motions that would otherwise cause me discomfort.
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Yes same for me on arm movements especially on left side where ICD/Pacemaker is. Mine is under my chest muscle. I restrict my left arm movements above my head and far back to the side.
I have gone into VTAC several times over my 20 years with my device. Medications, new leads, new programming have resulted in none for several years now.
What I like to pass on to others is what my EP doctors and Pace Clinic at Mayo told me. It is just like having your own EMS in your chest versus having to wait for EMS to arrive and bring you back to rymthm. Time is a real factor with ventricular rhythm of the heart when it can't pump the blood you need. Having your device implanted is your own EMS always on the job montioring and ready to help if needed.