CRT-D SHOCKS - Support needed please

[neo2k]

Hello Fellow members,

I need your sagely device. My dad is 70 yrs old, we installed Medtronic CRT-D 2 years ago. But his EF is not improving. The last time when he did the echo it showed 20%.The cardiologist is not changing any medicines. Last week he had 4 consecutive heavy shocks so we rushed him to the hospital , he was there for few days and got discharged yesterday and yesterday night he noticed a mild shock.

My question to u guys
.1 How can i support my dad, what should i do?
2. Are there anyone in the same boat and did something different which improved their EF
3. Does the shocks tell that his condition is getting worse or its a corrective measure?

Appreciate your feedback. PLease , i am so distraught without knowing what to do and how to support him.

[Simranjit_Singh]

My father has got a similar problem. Unfortunately the EF will improve only if the damage to the heart is not permanent. In his case too, the EF didn't improve much. The medicines are more or less common for all heart patients.
Shocks from CRT-d device are actually life saving, but if your father is getting too may shocks, this might be a cause of concern. Please take alternative advise from 2-3 doctors.

[Anntalanie]

I have a defibilator and I get shocked about 2 times a year but the device has improved my EF maybe its because he is older