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What Are The Effects Of Having A Defibrillator In Heart?
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ok, well my boyfriend is 50 and was told that his heart is working 20% and he needs a defibulator can you explain to me how will this effect him
ok, well my boyfriend is 50 and was told that his heart is working 20% and he needs a defibulator can you explain to me how will this effect him
Wed, 19 Nov 2014
Hi,
If the heart contracts poorly (which is the case of your boyfriend) it can develop bad arrhithmias which can be life threatening. Cardioverter defibrilators are indicated for treating those bad arrhythmias. If heart works normally they don't do anything. Whenever patient has arrhythmia , defibrilator intervenes and ceases the arrhythmia. Patient feels it as a little chock.
Hope I could help you.
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask.
Regards,
If the heart contracts poorly (which is the case of your boyfriend) it can develop bad arrhithmias which can be life threatening. Cardioverter defibrilators are indicated for treating those bad arrhythmias. If heart works normally they don't do anything. Whenever patient has arrhythmia , defibrilator intervenes and ceases the arrhythmia. Patient feels it as a little chock.
Hope I could help you.
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask.
Regards,
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