New ICD and still symptomatic, please help!

• by fleebee
• 2018-03-08 14:50:23
• Conditions, Meds & Tests
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• 3 comments

Hello! I'm new here and glad to see that people have a place here to ask questions! On 1/29/18, I received a biventricular ICD to treat my dilated cardiomyopathy.  My EF was around 20%.  The doctor was unable to complete the procedure, so the 3rd lead was not implanted and I have an appt with another doctor next month.  Of course, I am very disappointed that this long process is still not over for me. Anyway, initially, I was feeling as if I were breathing better, but for the last 2 weeks or so, I have been short of breath and dizzy, with swollen feet and legs.  I was told to check my BP, elevate my feet when I can, watch my salt intake, etc...I was told that it could be the Lisinopril that I take. Before the procedure, I was bumped up to 40 mg, daily, from 20. So, I backed my meds back to 20 mg and found my BP and heart rate in the normal range, however, I was still dizzy.  So, for the last 2 days, I haven't taken the lisinopril and my BP is in the normal range: 106/71, heart rate of 71.  Only thing is, I'm still having the same symptoms!!  I take Metformin and Carvedilol. I was already told that the missing lead would help,but  it wouldn't cause me to have these types of symptoms. It sounds more like a medication issue, not a device issue. What should I do?  I didn't have this procedure done to only wind up feeling the same way!!!  Has anybody else gone through this? Please help!!