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The Heart Transplant Procedure

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How do I prepare for the transplant procedure?

While waiting for a donor heart to become available, it is important that you continue taking all your heart failure medications and keep other health conditions under control. The healthier you are when you receive the transplant, the more quickly...

The CRT Procedure & Living with a Pacemaker

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How should I prepare for a CRT pacemaker implantation?

Before the procedure, be sure to talk to you doctor about which of your medications you should and should not take. If you are taking any medications for diabetes, ask your doctor if you need to adjust these medications since you will not...

Living with an ICD

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How often does the ICD need to be checked?

The ICD needs to be checked periodically to make sure it is working properly, first in the hospital after the procedure and then by your doctor at his or her office every few months. She or he will let you know how often you need to make an appointment...

The ICD Implantation Procedure

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How should I prepare for an ICD implantation?

Before the procedure, be sure to talk to you doctor about which of your medications you should and should not take. If you are taking any medications for diabetes, ask your doctor if you need to adjust these medications since you will not be allowed...

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