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What has been your experience with this diagnosis?
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I'm 33 and just received my diagnosis last week after unexplained syncopal episodes throughout my life. I'm quite stressed, it sounds like I might need an ICD implant but there's a lot that's unknown right now. Apart from fainting randomly I don't have many symptoms, it is scary since I work as a midwife and assist with surgeries and my last episode was when I was about to assist in the OR. I'm not sure I can continue working with the strenuous hours and risk of passing out or having a cardiac event. There's a lot that's unknown at the moment. I'm trying to stay positive but pretty worried!
Leslie Castro Moderator & Contributor
John Bottrell, RRT Moderator & Contributor
HI.
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Thanks so much for the warm welcome! My cardiologist wants to hold off on medications for now, I think her main concern is the syncopal episodes are possibly from arrhythmias, they occur usually oncea year, but I had 4 episodes this year and the last one was while assisting a surgery in the OR, thankfully I had a fantastic medical team already there but they said it didn’t seem like a typical vasovagal response. That led me to get worked up and get my diagnosis. It’s all very early days for me but I’m almost 34 and otherwise very healthy, it was just a shock. Any insight on Lvnc or having a defibrillator inserted would be much appreciated! I’m honestly quite anxious about the risk of sudden cardiac death more than anything else
lauren.mullin Moderator
Hi there, thanks for sharing your experience. I can understand how you concerned about your work schedule related to your health. I hope that a good decision becomes apparent soon. I'm sure that your patients/clients will miss you if you were to stop catching babies. I had three of my babies with midwives and am in amazement of your skill set.
Yoga and the gym must be agreeing with you if you are feeling stronger and healthier. I'm glad that you are feeling well. Thanks for taking the time to share.
-Lauren (team member)
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Leslie Castro Moderator & Contributor
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