Re: EPS Study and scared!!!

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I didn't have an EPS study before the implantation of my ICD(pacemaker and defibrillator) because I got mine because of heart failure. However I think they did one after I was asleep. My device is under my muscle and I think they do that for stability etc. I was told that some folks cant have one in the shoulder but must have in in the abdomen but that this is rare. Your doctor or his nurse surely will discuss this with you before they do it.

Good luck!

Brenta

EPS Study and scared!!!

Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April. I am very scared and would like to hear from you that have experienced this and how terrible is it. I am also wondering about if I have to have the implant is it better to have it under the muscle. Please I am just starting my journey through this and appreciate any information you can share.

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Hi~ I had my eps study in 2001. You really shouldn't worry. Trust me I know it's scary...but you have got to remember you are in a controlled environment and the Doctor is there so nothing can get out of control. It's a little uncomfortable when they are probing around, but they should give you plenty of relaxing meds. Now I would like to say that if they have to shock you~it probably will be uncomfortable but it's only for a few minutes. Waiting and anticipating is the hardest part. Don't worry you will be fine and just remember you're in good hands! d200hughes <d200hughes@...> wrote: Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April. I am very scared and would like to hear from you that have experienced this and how terrible is it. I am also wondering about if I have to have the implant is it better to have it under the muscle. Please I am just starting my journey through this and appreciate any information you can share. Vee

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Assuming you mean an EP study? Mine was not problem as far as

pain/etc. goes, the room they do catheterizations in is normally very

chilly, and you have to get leads and pads of all types stuck all over

you, but once I was all prepped, the last thing I remembered before

waking up in my room after it was one of the nurses saying she was

going to give me some 'happy juice' and I was out.

I ended up needing an ICD, and had to stay in the hospital for 4 days

until they had an opening to implant the ICD, because my EP said it was

too risky to send me home for the weekend. Normally you would get out

the next morning or possibly even later the same day if nothing is

wrong though.

The only thing that really bothered me about it other than the

discomfort/bruising at the cath sites, was the potassium drip they had

in my arm all night. It ended up irritating my arm to the extent that

my skin turned red and itchy and they had to switch my IV site due to

the irritation/swelling.

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> Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April.  I am very scared

> and would like to hear from you that have experienced this and how

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Hi Thanks for your reply I was wanting to ask you where your ICD was implanted and do you see it. I am a very vain female and wanting to have it under the muscle but my EP doesn't like to do them that way. Thanks again for the info. <j_odonnell4@...> wrote: Assuming you mean an EP study? Mine was not problem as far as pain/etc. goes, the room they do catheterizations in is normally very chilly, and you have to get leads and pads of all types stuck all over you, but once I was all prepped, the last thing I remembered before waking up in my room after it was one of the nurses saying she was going to give me some 'happy juice' and I was out.I ended up needing an ICD, and had to stay in the hospital for 4 days until they had an opening to implant the ICD, because my EP said it was too risky

to send me home for the weekend. Normally you would get out the next morning or possibly even later the same day if nothing is wrong though.The only thing that really bothered me about it other than the discomfort/bruising at the cath sites, was the potassium drip they had in my arm all night. It ended up irritating my arm to the extent that my skin turned red and itchy and they had to switch my IV site due to the irritation/swelling.On Apr 16, 2006, at 10:16 PM, d200hughes wrote:> Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April. I am very scared> and would like to hear from you that have experienced this and how> terrible is it. I am also wondering about if I have to have the> implant is it better to have it under the muscle. Please I am just> starting my journey through this and appreciate any information you > can>

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Hi and thanks for the reply I am very scared but you made me feel better. May I ask if you received the ICD and if so where was it implanted and does it show? I want mine under the muscle so it won't show. Thanks again for your help. DebVee Graham <vmgraham@...> wrote: Hi~ I had my eps study in 2001. You really shouldn't worry. Trust me I know it's scary...but you have got to remember you are in a controlled environment and the Doctor is there so nothing can get out of control. It's a little uncomfortable when they are probing around, but they should give you plenty of relaxing meds. Now I would like to say that if they have to shock you~it probably will be uncomfortable but it's only for a few minutes. Waiting and anticipating is the hardest part. Don't worry you will be fine and just remember you're in good hands! d200hughes <d200hughes@...> wrote: Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April. I am very scared and would like to

hear from you that have experienced this and how terrible is it. I am also wondering about if I have to have the implant is it better to have it under the muscle. Please I am just starting my journey through this and appreciate any information you can share. Vee How low will we go? Check out Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates.

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Hello and thanks so much for the info. I am wanting mine under the muscle as well. Can you tell me if it shows under the muscle and is it comfortable there? I appreciate any help. Debbrenta davis <bdavis66@...> wrote: I didn't have an EPS study before the implantation of my ICD(pacemaker and defibrillator) because I got mine because of heart failure. However I think they did one after I was asleep. My device is under my muscle and I think they do that for stability etc. I was told that some folks cant have one in the shoulder but must have in in the abdomen but that this is rare. Your doctor or his nurse surely will discuss this with you before they do it. Good luck! Brenta EPS Study and scared!!! Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April. I am very scared and would like to hear from you that have experienced this and how terrible is it. I am also wondering about if I have to have the implant is it better

to have it under the muscle. Please I am just starting my journey through this and appreciate any information you can share.

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It shows only slightly and doesn't seem to move. As far as comfort re a bra, I'd suggest getting some wider cushioned strap bras at first. Now it doesn't seem to make much difference.

Good luck!

Brenta

EPS Study and scared!!!

Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April. I am very scared and would like to hear from you that have experienced this and how terrible is it. I am also wondering about if I have to have the implant is it better to have it under the muscle. Please I am just starting my journey through this and appreciate any information you can share.

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Hi,

my ICD implant is under the muscle. I was also concerned about it showing and even though it was implanted under muscle, It does show somewhat. Mine was implanted 1/27/06.

Sydney

EPS Study and scared!!!

Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April. I am very scared and would like to hear from you that have experienced this and how terrible is it. I am also wondering about if I have to have the implant is it better to have it under the muscle. Please I am just starting my journey through this and appreciate any information you can share.

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thanks for the info I guess it really shows if not under the muscle...does it bother you and how have you done with your icd so far...I am a basket case over this and panic attacks big time ....I appreciate you and everyone talking to me...It does help! Thanks DebSydney <autumnmoon.one@...> wrote: Hi, my ICD implant is under the muscle. I was also concerned about it showing and even though it was implanted under muscle, It does show somewhat. Mine was implanted 1/27/06. Sydney EPS Study and scared!!! Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April. I am very scared and would like to hear from you that have experienced this and how terrible is it. I am also wondering about if I have to have the implant is it better to have it under the muscle. Please I am just starting my journey through this and appreciate any information you can share. Blab-away for as little as 1¢/min. Make PC-to-Phone Calls using Messenger with Voice.

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hello i have a ? what is a EPS study??

In , Deborah <d200hughes@...> wrote:

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> thanks for the info I guess it really shows if not under the

muscle...does it bother you and how have you done with your icd so

far...I am a basket case over this and panic attacks big time ....I

appreciate you and everyone talking to me...It does help! Thanks Deb

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> Sydney <autumnmoon.one@...> wrote: Hi,

> my ICD implant is under the muscle. I was also concerned about

it showing and even though it was implanted under muscle, It does

show somewhat. Mine was implanted 1/27/06.

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> Sydney

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> Hi I am going for an EPS Study on the 25th of April. I am very

scared

> and would like to hear from you that have experienced this and how

> terrible is it. I am also wondering about if I have to have the

> implant is it better to have it under the muscle. Please I am just

> starting my journey through this and appreciate any information you

can

> share.

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I still do not like the looks of the ICD implanted

two moths ago. MY EP points out that I would be dead without it. Not

much of a option if you need it. Look bad and fill 20 years younger or be

dead.

Pete

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Hi and thanks for the reply I am very scared but you

made me feel better. May I ask if you received the ICD and if so where

was it implanted and does it show? I want mine under the muscle so it

won't show. Thanks again for your help. Deb