ICD: Your Immediate Recovery Following the Implant of Your ICD
Following the ICD implant procedure, the patient will stay in the hospital for one or two nights to make sure the wound is healing without complications and the device is working properly. Before discharging the patient, the healthcare team will provide instructions on how to care for the wound at home.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (Part 2): Avoiding Complications and Readmission
In order to maximize recovery and minimize the chance of hospital readmission, patients must take an active role in their recovery. This program will share what to expect early in the recovery process as well as common complications, how to prevent them and what to do if they arise.
Most patients with a pacemaker can live a normal, active life. Patients do need to take some precautions such as carrying their medical ID card, which contains information about their device, and telling all of their heath care providers that they have a pacemaker.