(tendons, muscles, nerves), puncture of a lung or vein, damage to the heart (perforation or tissue damage), dangerous arrhythmias, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, death. Some of the risks encountered after the ICD system is implanted may include, but are not limited to, the following...
Some of the risks that may be encountered during the implant procedure include the following: Formation of a blood clot; damage to adjacent structures (tendons, muscles, nerves); injury to or pain in upper extremity including clavicle, shoulder, and arm; dangerous arrhythmias; stroke. After ...
That night, after a nightcap or two, I passed out. In less than an hour, I shook myself awake. I thought I was having a stroke. I got violently ill, and in front of my bathroom mirror that night, I vowed I would never go through that again. That next night there was an all ...
Similar to Case 2, this participant reported that after 12 months of use she was able to maintain her new levels of activity without use of Kickstart. Figure 4: Walking Speed and Six Minute Walk data for Case 3 (stroke). Data is with Kickstart and a walking stick. Discussion In this...