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Suggest Remedy For Heart Problem

I had a defibrillator put in 2 yrs ago after a TIA Nothing has ever happened since then Should I have it removed I had a defibrilllator put in 2yrs ago after a TIA as they found my heart beating too slow. I ve gone thru all the monthly checks and never once had a sense of this kicking in. Maybe the doctors were too fast to put it in. Should I have it removed. My BP and other vitals are fine. I am 64.
Mon, 1 Aug 2016
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Hello ,
Defibrillator is like an insurance to your heart . It would be there for you when you need it , however it's always good that you never need it .
Retrieval is a tedious and risky procedure and hence should not be attempted . There is no harm in it being there .
Regards Dr. Priyank Mody
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Suggest Remedy For Heart Problem

Hello , Defibrillator is like an insurance to your heart . It would be there for you when you need it , however it s always good that you never need it . Retrieval is a tedious and risky procedure and hence should not be attempted . There is no harm in it being there . Regards Dr. Priyank Mody