Hi There - I have a subpectoral ICD implant. However, a big portion of the ICD is sticking out of my chest. My Dr. said that it is the area where the leads are located. Unfortunately, due to complications in the surgery, the entire device is not subpectorally implanted which is why it is sticking out. The problem I am having now is that it is red in that area and swollen and starting to be painful. I was wondering if anyone has ever experienced this. It also hurts under my left breast area. Thank you so much for any advice you can give. I am hesitant to call my dr. as everytime she looks at it she just says that I am small in that area and that is why it is sticking out. Thank you.

 

 

If the area is red, swollen and hurting. It is absolutely in your best interest to go to your doctor and make sure you do not have some sort of infection brewing! Do not be hesitant... if you don't want to see your doctor, go to an ER or a walk in clinic. I wouldn't wait if it were me!

My emphasis isn't to worry you, but this isn't an issue of your pacemaker "sticking out"... you want to be sure this isn't serious. If you go and there is no problem, don't worry about that either. It is important to be proactive and take responsibility for yourself. After all it is your life and health!

Good luck!

Swedeheart

 

get to the hospital. i had a similar problem where it became painful and red. it was infected. and i might get the opinion of a different doctor. good luck

verger