Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
The procedure could last between 2 to 4 hours.
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Days admitted
Usually, hospital recovery time is between 3 to 5 days. However, this can be shorter depending on the technique used.
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Anesthesia
Local anesthesia.
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Recovery
Once you are discharged from the hospital, a fast recovery can be expected. It is advisable not to lift any heavy objects, and strenuous exercise is to be avoided. Taking a shower for the first 5 days is to be avoided.
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Risks
Risks associated with a defibrillator implant are very rare. However, risks involved in the actual procedure to implant the device include:
- Bleeding around your heart which could cause death
- An allergic reaction to medication used to implant the device
- Bruising, swelling or even bleeding in the area of the implant
- Infection
- Damage to the vein that is connected up to the implant
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After care
You will be given an ID card that will detail all the information about the device including the name of the doctor who implanted it. It is essential that you carry this card with you at all times in case of a medical emergency.
Approximately, 6 weeks after your procedure, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled. These will be scheduled at regular intervals, to check up on the performance of the defibrillator implant. The check-up will normally last between 15-30 minutes each time.
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Hospitals in Georgia offering Defibrillator Implant
These hospitals list Defibrillator Implant in Georgia; ask any of them to quote Defibrillator Implant (single chamber) for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.