ICD

[jvalone122554]

I have a question and in need of a quick respose...PLEASE.  I will soon undergo surgery for a ICD, however I'm NOT sure if I'm making the right choice.  5 years ago I had 3 stents implanted and at the same time my was diagnosed withCardiomyopathy.  My EF at the time was 18%.  3 months latter went back to the hospital for Breaky Therapy and another stent.  I now have 4 stents in my heart.  
NOW.....Oct 2007 I want to have some elective surgery and went to my Cardiologist to get clearence.  He wanted me to have a Stress test to see how I'm doing.  WELL......2 of the stents have scared over causing blockages and my EF is down to 28%.  Nothning was done at the time of the angogram.  My Cardiologist recomends that I have a ICD vbecause my EF is below 35%.  MY question is HELP!!!!!!  Google is a wounderful thing however, I have done extensve reading regarding ICD's and not sure if this is what I want .  Will the leads malfunctions?  Will they scare over with scare tissues?  What will happen if these leads needs to be replaced?  I feel as tho this might kill me not save my life.  All the side affects of maintaing this.  My body has shown that it will scare over the stents so why not the Leads?  Can I make my heart stronger and get out of the danger zone with medications?  Help me please.  I am schedule to have this done the 26th of October, and I'm not sure.  

[vienna13]

and ofcourse I meant diva with d...not with g..

[vienna13]

It is not about me, it is about jvalone ....

Sorry if this is high for you.  
If you say something about his case as we all did, same time tell your story as we all do, to compare  ,that’s  just fine, but you said nothing to him ,so why don’t you start your own question?   That’s all.  
We had very different mothers. Next time just leave my mother out from it OK?
That speech might be good in you church, not on an online forum, what I said to you was about how to use this board, if you still don't know!

[diva2007]

Well you might be bitter about something I don't know but I did ask a question and if you didn't want to read it then you should have pass me by. Have your mother ever told you if you have nothing nice to say don't say nothing. kindness goes a long way and rudeness get you know where.

[FLBrat]

sounds like you have found a great doctor!!  Good for you.

[FLBrat]

I'm siding with maggie on this one.  I ran into an old friend Friday evening, during our conversation I asked after her mother, who has an ICD too.  She told me how glad she is that her mother has it because it delivered for her twice, keeping her alive.  My device hasn't shocked me with the big one, but in looking at the printouts, it is doing its work calmly and quietly.  It may dramatically save you, or it may just quietly help you.  You can always take your chances.  I usually go for the sure bet.

[maggiemag]

No question in MY mind that you should get the ICD.  Sorry to Vienna, but she is wrong.  Yes, your EF may improve but what if you die while waiting?  What will your family do without you?