ICD Connection: Living with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator: A Collection of Patient & Family Stories

by Helen McFarland (Editor)

Ten ICD recipients and family members share, in their own words, their unique journey of living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), cardiac arrhythmia, and for some, sudden cardiac arrest. These personal stories represent a diverse collection of experiences from many perspectives such as age, gender, culture, and diagnoses. These ten authors offer advice, encouragement, and hope to others living with similar experiences. The book also includes educational information and resources regarding ICD’s and advice from a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping ICD recipients and family members with emotional and psychological issues related to ICD implantation and cardiac arrhythmia. The book is an educational and support resource for anyone who has been touched by cardiac illness or ICD implantation. It also serves well for healthcare providers as it offers insight and understanding into the patients and families perspective after ICD implantation.

139 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 27, 2012

Reviews

[M P Clappe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A revelation

This book has been a revelation. As a potential recipient for an icd I am completely put off the idea of having one. My cardiologist did not mention anytihing about it causing life changing behaviour and no indication of the stress it can cause.
I will be better off with my medication and an increased exercise programme