At age 45 ( currently 83 ), I had an inferior wall MI, involving RCA. Bad family history. Cousins dying in 20’s and my dad passed at age 54.
Despite no other risk factors, became compulsive about diet and exercise, started lipid meds to ensure low numbers.
Did wonderful until 2014, age 71, when had an SCA and successfully given CPR and several AED shocks being clinically dead for 42 mins.
Within 72 hrs, awakened and the next thing I knew, I was having a Boston Scientific AICD implanted behind my left pectoral muscle.
No issues till 2025, had 6 bouts of Vtach and was shocked appropriately 6 times with reversal to NSR. Each shock was 41 joules and with 11 years of battery usage and drainage from multiple shocks, urges time for new generator (AICD).
It’s been 5 weeks since new implant, which went into new pocket in my left pec muscle. Healing well with no pains.
Quite blessed am I to have made this journey so far.