To anyone out there who has an ICD (implanted defibrilator), or knows anybody who has one.?

The device lives in the left shoulder just under the skin,did the ICD move? Did the lead(s) become disconnected. I'm on my fourth device and had no refittings. Device #2 the battery failed early. When one has a ICD,and pacemaker/defibrillator you exercise slowly, don't need to pedal ninety miles an hour. Don't need to put the heart under stress. Running is not in my vocabulary any more. Try calling the Dr on call. or the hosp. Cardiology fellow or the EP fellow on call. After each event the ICD or P/D should be interrogated to see if the EP Dr. can lower the therapy(Zapping power) down or just checking the information. They will ask what you were doing during the time of the event. Im' seen the EP folks every 4 months or so just to check the device. I have survived 3 separate V-tachs without a ICD. Yes , I have been shocked many times by device # 2 11 times, month later 18 times device was having a problem. Why was it Fitted ??? Take care. Make sure your Dad eats plenty of potium containing foods. Helps keep the arrythmia in check.