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Articles for patients about heart rhythm, devices and tests. Each one has been reviewed by a doctor.
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What a pacemaker, an ICD, a CRT-P and a CRT-D do, how many leads they have and who may need them: a short table and a simple explanation.
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Simple information on the difference between single- and dual-chamber pacemakers, preparing for implantation, the procedure, recovery, risks, checkups and the battery.
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Everyday life with a pacemaker or ICD: phone distance, magnets, induction cooktops, airports, MRI and other procedures, sports, driving and your device card.
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A simple explanation of what an invasive EP study is, why it is needed, how to prepare, how it is done, what you feel, its risks and how it may turn into ablation.
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What an ICD does, who needs it, how a shock feels and what to do after it: when to rest, when to tell your doctor and when to call 103.
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What happens when the ventricles do not contract at the same time, how CRT-P differs from CRT-D, who it is recommended for and how implantation differs from a standard pacemaker.
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