Living With an ICD: 5 Lessons That Changed My Life (Patient Perspective)

SUBSCRIBE for more:    / @medicaldevicematt   Living with a subcutaneous ICD changes everything and in this video I share the 5 lessons that changed my perspective on life, health, and what really matters. This video is for ICD patients, cardiac device reps who want to understand what their patients actually experience, and anyone who wants a look at life with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. As someone who has dedicated my career to supporting physicians and patients in the medical field, I never anticipated that I would end up on the other side of the device check. Join me as I delve into the physical toll of living with an ICD, including how it affects my daily activities and overall well-being. I also discuss the unique challenges of navigating airports and travel with a medical device... More importantly how this experience has reshaped my perspective on life. Living with an ICD has provided me with a profound appreciation for health, resilience, and the support of my loved ones. ----------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 My implanted Device Story 01:31 Lesson 1 - Weight 02:25 Lesson 2 - Airport 04:15 Lesson 3 - The Shock 05:50 Lesson 4 - Risk 06:50 Lesson 5 - Gratitude ----------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------------