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Edited Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Side Effects and Warnings: Side Effects and Warnings 14 years ago

Possible Complications

If you are planning to have a defibrillator implanted, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

Damage to the heart or lungs
Damage to blood vessels
Infection
Bleeding
Bruising
Inappropriate shocks or device malfunction

Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:

Obesity
History of smoking
History of excess alcohol consumption
Bleeding or blood-clotting problems
Use of some medicines

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Edited Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Side Effects and Warnings: Side Effects and Warnings 14 years ago

Possible Complications

If you are planning to have a defibrillator implanted, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:

Damage to the heart or lungs
Damage to blood vessels
Infection
Bleeding
Bruising
Inappropriate shocks or device malfunction

Some factors that may increase the risk of complications include:

Obesity
History of smoking
History of excess alcohol consumption
Bleeding or blood-clotting problems
Use of some medicines

... (more)