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@@roselover598 no issues that I have heard of. A 5 year battery life is amazing. My first LINQ device was only able to last 3 years. Hopefully yours will find what your doctor is looking for.

@@DouglasRachac Yes, this is my second Loop recorder. My doctor knows I have A Fib. My heart is pretty Quiet. I will have this device taken out.

I would contact Vital Beat directly. They even have a design specifically for the SICD. You can reach them here: www.vitalbeat.com/contact/

@@DouglasRachac thank you very much

@@nicholasgarratt5646 the activator itself doesn’t store any information. The activator tells your device to save the data, then your device sends the data to the bedside monitor while you’re sleeping. You won’t know that it happens, but you can call your clinic and ask if they received your device transmission.

@@juanitacouceiro3414 thanks for watching! Yes, escalators are fine, as are elevators. And those ramps that use magnets to lock the wheels of shopping carts as they go up a floor (I’m not sure what they’re called). As long as we’re not hugging magnets we will be okay.

@@DouglasRachac Thank you so much Doug

@@keithjohnson5190 thanks for watching! There is a tool. I don’t remember what it is called, but last time I looked they were $400-500. However, just 6-12 inches of distance between an implanted device and an item that we’re using is more than enough to be safe. I’d love a tool like that, but other than it being interesting I don’t really have a need to own one.

@@donnyclark4056 it is certainly possible, but near impossible on a grand scale. I’ve met the people who monitor the security of my device, and a very good long time friend of nearly 30 years is the CFO of a company that designs security measures for implanted devices. I just enjoyed an afternoon at his pool last weekend and asked again about security issues. He said there still hasn’t been a successful hack of a device or remote monitor in the wild, and he hasn’t seen anything out there that he’s worried about right now. Also, the hacker’s convention is coming up in a few weeks (I think in Las Vegas) and he said they’re making implanted devices available for the hackers to attempt to hack, but he felt quite confident they wouldn’t be able to do it. So, for me, it’s just not something I worry about.

​@@DouglasRachac Thanks, Doug. I wish the EP who implanted this device in my chest was as responsive as you are. Unfortunately, she's not. Nor is the NP who works for her or the device rep who works for Medtronic. They really don't answer any questions. But, that's a whole 'nuther story. Thanks again, Doug! 🙂👍

@@bidkarsalazar626 I have had both and very much prefer the placement under the muscle. I feel it’s more secure, more protected, and less visible to the naked eye. I will warn, though, that they have to cut through muscle to get it in the right place, so the post-implant pain is higher, and so felt the recovery was a week to 10 days longer. But, once I was all healed up it has been oh so worth it!

@DouglasRachac by under the skin, do you mean under the muscle?

@@bidkarsalazar626 yes, sorry, I wrote that way too fast. Thanks for catching that. I’ve corrected it in my response. Under the muscle is far better for me.

@DouglasRachac all good. Thank you for your quick response. Your channel has helped me with a lot of questions I had. I sincerely appreciate your help.

Hi Tony, yes drones are safe to use. It's best to not hug it while it's running, and keep the controller at least 6 inches away from your device. Basically, if you're using a drone normally you'll have no problems. Thanks for watching!

@@DouglasRachac thank you.

Hi David, thanks for watching! The switch over to the redesigned devices took place around 2008-2010. If your device was implanted after 2010 you have a device with the Hall Effect sensor and won't have to worry about the old problem that was causing device failures.

Hi Debra, thanks for watching. After your 6-8 week healing period, yes you should be able to do all of the things you mentioned and more. At least, your implanted device won't be the reason you can't do these things. My EP says I am not allowed to use my device as a reason why I can't do something I want to do. I road bike, kayak, paddle board, jet ski, scuba dive, play basketball.... anything I want all with my doctor's approval because my heart is healthy enough for those activities and there's no reason you can't be physically active just because you have an implanted device. It's there to enable you to do these things, not restrict you from doing them. I hope that helps!

@@DouglasRachac thank you!

The ICD won’t alarm before a shock. Only when it is close to a magnet, or when the device detects a problem and trips an alert. What did your doctor say after they interrogated your device? Did he/she say what the recording showed was happening with your heart when you received your shocks?

@@DouglasRachac Thanks for your reply. Immediately after the shock, I was taken to the hospital. They were telling me my heartbeat went by 200. 2006 I had my first attack while I was speaking on the stage. at that time I did not have an ICD. After implanting ICD I had the second sock in 2012 while singing for a song recording. The third shock was in 2018 when I was exerting myself at a resort swimming. The recent one I already explained. I am now scared to sing or speak with microphones. I am not sure whether I could still use the microphone. Please give me some advice. The doctors are not concerned about the microphones' effect.

@@vairamuttuthiviyarajah5617 microphones are listed in the “safe to use” category because they do not emit enough energy to affect an implanted device. Even wireless microphones are safe to use. The advice your doctors are giving about microphones is correct. Your device data for one shock showed your heart rate over 200. This would lead me to believe that your device reacted appropriately to a dangerous rhythm by shocking you. It’s not likely the microphone was affecting your device, or your heart. But adrenaline is known to cause dangerous rhythms. And sometimes anxiety can cause dangerous heart rhythms as well. It’s more likely that something like adrenaline or anxiety caused your heart to go into a fatal rhythm and your device reacted appropriately. But you would need to talk to your doctor to explore that possibility a bit more. I’m not a doctor and am only suggesting some possibilities.

@@DouglasRachac Thanks again.

Yes you can! The med-device companies recommend you keep your smart phone at least 6 inches from your device, and there are no restrictions while using AirPods. I have an iPhone and AirPods myself and use them daily.

@@DouglasRachac thanks

An ICD’s main job is to protect against sudden cardiac death. It does this by either pacing or shocking the heart when there is a dangerous rhythm. Sometimes people also need pacemaker support because their heart rate dips too low. Most ICDs also have a built in pacemaker, so those people are also paced, and that can sometimes help a person feel better and have fewer symptoms. When a person is in heart failure they will sometimes need an ICD with a 3rd lead. This is called Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy, or CRT. A CRT paces the bottom 2 chambers of the heart 100% of the time, and often will help a person feel better. It may be that your son is at risk of a cardiac arrest, so an ICD is needed, but he’s not far enough along in his heart failure to warrant a CRT device. But, if his doctor thinks he should get an ICD, then he should probably get it. Survival rates of a cardiac arrest without an ICD are around 10%. With an ICD it’s around 98%. If his doctor thinks he’s at a high enough risk for him to suggest an ICD, then he should seriously consider it, and should probably get it. That’s why I have one, anyway.

Hi Dalton, thanks for watching! The med-device companies recommend a safe distance of 12 inches when using a chain saw, and this is what they recommend with a saftey margin built in. If its confirmed that your chainsaw was able to interfere with your device at 18 inches I would recommend contacting the device company. They may be interested in testing your device and your chainsaw to see if they can determine why this interaction happened, as it is not supposed to at that distance.

Hi Jamie, thanks for the note! I also like to cycle, though you have me beat in mileage by a long shot. I think 35 miles is my longest ride to date. While I ride I am monitored by both my Apple Watch and my Polar watch/chest strap HR monitor combo. It’s safe to use a chest strap with a Bluetooth monitor, so a HR monitor attached to your arm will be no problem at all. Be sure to check with your doctor to ensure they do not have any concerns. My doc said that at 8 weeks post implant I could start to ease back into my training regimen, and by week 12 I could be back at 100 % pushing myself to the limits. He told me my device is there to protect me, not prevent me from doing anything. Good luck getting back in the saddle, and good luck on your race in December!

Thank you! And good luck in a few weeks. You’ll be back to life in no time!

@@DouglasRachac LOLOL Much appreciated!

I’m sorry to hear you’re going through all this. It’s unusual for leads to dislodge that often. I hope your doc is able to find a good placement that works for you. Best of luck.

Thanks for watching Shannon. Personally, I think that as long as your significant other doesn’t see these videos you can say whatever you want. 😂😂😂

Hi Paula, thanks for watching! A riding mower isn’t going to be a problem. The engine and battery is far enough away that you won’t have any problems. My favorite rule is the “don’t hug it” rule. As long as you aren’t laying across the engine, you’ll be okay. I hope that helps.

@@DouglasRachac Thank you so much for responding and for the support. Starting my engine!

A device engineer once told me that our devices are shielded, and our bodies are an excellent vessel that protects our devices even further. And, if we were close enough to an EMP strong enough to damage our devices, then we would have a whole host of other problems to deal with far more concerning than if our implanted device was working or not. It’s just not a scenario I spend any time worrying about. I hope that’s helpful info.

Hi Paul, thanks for watching! The sound equipment won’t be a problem. Speakers contain large magnets, but magnetic strength dissipates quickly over a short distance, so as long as you aren’t hugging speakers you’ll be fine. Same goes for sound boards and such. If you’re using them normally you won’t have a problem. The recommendation for a bench grinder is 2 feet, but the medical device industry is very, very conservative and risk averse. That means that any recommendation they give you will have a huge margin for error built in. And that’s usually at least 2X what is really needed. So, while the recommendation is 2 feet, you are very likely to be safe at 1 foot, maybe less. Generally speaking I follow the “Don’t Hug It” rule. If at anytime you feel odd or off, back away from the item you’re using and everything should go back to normal. Then start up again with a few extra inches of distance added in to see how it goes. I hope that helps.

@@DouglasRachac Thank you very much!

Hi Rick, thanks for watching! It's not harmful to the device, but there's a small chance that the iphone's MagSafe magnets could interfere with the device, or that the EMI emitted by the iphone could confuse the device. It's best to keep the phone at least 6 inches from your device just to be safe. This means no carrying your iphone in the breast pocket right over your device. A breat pocket on the side opposite your device, or in any other pocket would be fine.

I have heard a range of descriptions when it comes to shocks. Some people describe it as "being kicked in the chest by a horse", but others say it isn't like that at all. Its more startling than anything. Some say there is sometimes pain, but it's over in an instant and then there's no lingering pain. And others say the shock is like a bright flash of white in their vision. Everyone is different. :-)

They do, but it’s a really insignificant amount. Each time a device tones it takes about 1 hour of battery life off the device. I have made my device tone several times for my videos and even with all of those I have lost maybe a day and a half of battery life total. I hope that helps.

I’ve been there that’s how I always describe it a bomb going off in your chest happen to at Benihana felt kinda embarrassed there was a nurse at our table who was very helpful God bless her

No worries. Our devices are designed to allow for outside electrical impulses to pass through them without harming the device. If you get zapped your device will be okay. I made a video about it on TikTok, if you’re a user: www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRw9kdxs/

How are you doing now? I was just told yesterday that I need one.

I also had a lead dislodgement along with a second surgery. It stinks, but it happens in about 2% of all lead implants. It’s something that happens, but isn’t likely due to anything you did. In 2021 four of the largest heart rhythm societies in the world issued a consensus statement which included a recommendation to remove the movement and lifting restrictions post implant because there hasn’t been any clinical evidence that patients are causing lead dislodgements in the weeks after their implant. For now the reason why dislodgements happen is unknown, so don’t blame yourself because your arm ended up above your head.