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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
