@@DrMAlo this is new to me and I am wondering if I would need a cardiologist or something I have anxiety disorder and depression disorder and dyslexia disorder and epilepsy disorder and migraine headaches and non epileptic seizures and fatigue syndrome and rosacea and traumatic brain injury disorder and a shunt placement so I don’t know if I need to get another doctor or not
You may have a subcutaneous defibrillator. Also sometimes they place the box in different places depending on your anatomy or other factors. Ask your cardiologist. I'm sure they will have the answer.
Each one if different. Beta blockers will cap your heart rate so that it can't go fast too fast. A defibrillator may shock you if your heart rate gets too high, so please make sure you know what your defibrillator is set at so that you make sure your heart rate doesn't go over that number. You should be able to lift weights, but please make sure you discuss that with your own physician and your team of healthcare providers.
just had CRT-D. No one understands how serious and lifesaving this is till you need it - in the UK it cost me NOTHING - in the US either I would be dead or bankrupt. Go fot it Americans - vote to join Canada and be free from medical poverty!!!!
Thanks Doc! Your info is greatly appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
I have had chest pains and shortness of breath for a few weeks now, and I’m won what to do
You need to see a doctor or go to the emergency room.
@@DrMAlo this is new to me and I am wondering if I would need a cardiologist or something
I have anxiety disorder and depression disorder and dyslexia disorder and epilepsy disorder and migraine headaches and non epileptic seizures and fatigue syndrome and rosacea and traumatic brain injury disorder and a shunt placement so I don’t know if I need to get another doctor or not
Why is my box on my left side or ribs
You may have a subcutaneous defibrillator. Also sometimes they place the box in different places depending on your anatomy or other factors. Ask your cardiologist. I'm sure they will have the answer.
@@DrMAlo well 4 days ago I had a heart attack and the defibrillator didn't shock me at all and now my whole left side is burning
Does the defib one also deliver a shock if the patient has an arrest in V-fib?
Yes it can
Thanks Doc
You're welcome!
What impact do defibrillators, beta blockers, and other interventions have on a patient's ability to participate in heavy weight training?
Each one if different.
Beta blockers will cap your heart rate so that it can't go fast too fast.
A defibrillator may shock you if your heart rate gets too high, so please make sure you know what your defibrillator is set at so that you make sure your heart rate doesn't go over that number.
You should be able to lift weights, but please make sure you discuss that with your own physician and your team of healthcare providers.
@@DrMAlo Thanks Doc! Love your channel.
just had CRT-D. No one understands how serious and lifesaving this is till you need it - in the UK it cost me NOTHING - in the US either I would be dead or bankrupt. Go fot it Americans - vote to join Canada and be free from medical poverty!!!!