heart condition

[ARtraveler]

Sorry to hear of another case of heart issues. My advice is to follow the directions of the physician. They do know best. I am the recent recipient of five stents but happily no electrical equipment on board yet. I will know more about that in five weeks or so. I hate it, but am following the advice of my physician.

Hang in there. :yes:

 

[wyliec]

I'm intrigued by your description of your cardiac diagnosis. VF is used to describe ventricular fibrillation. Not a weak heart muscle. VF is why your doctor wants you to wear the WCD (wearable cardiac defibrillator). I would definitely discuss this with your cardiologist. Those WCDs can deliver a shock up to 285 joules. That's a pretty significant jolt.

I'm a lifelong afib patient and a retired EMTI.

There are a number of things that can cause VF. The doctor gave him a generic term, maybe in place of cardiomyopathy, which can cause it. But, you are correct, a weak heart muscle is not called VF.

I can no longer offer any medical advice since Bob D hexed me yesterday, and I paid for it today.

In any case bmccaffrey, get well soon. I have nothing to offer except get well. And, I slept at the Holiday Inn last night.

 

[WEB-WVR]

As already stated...I would not ride with a possiblity that the unit would defibrillate/shock you.


I had similar issue 9 years ago. I rode to Laguna Seca in Monterey CA. On the last day of the race I went into heart failure and rode out in an ambulance. I spent 4 days in a cardiac unit, flew home, had to ship the bike home. It tuned out to be an expensive vacation.

I found out I have atrial fibrillation and I am in a constant state of heart failure....no pace maker or defibrillator yet.

The nice event that happened was that the local Honda Dealer in California picked up and stored my bike for 3 weeks all at no charge until I could arrange to have it shipped home. They said they always take care of a downed rider.

Good luck and get back on the streets soon ! :thumbup::ani29:

 

[Bob Denman]

I'm intrigued by your description of your cardiac diagnosis. VF is used to describe ventricular fibrillation. Not a weak heart muscle. VF is why your doctor wants you to wear the WCD (wearable cardiac defibrillator). I would definitely discuss this with your cardiologist. Those WCDs can deliver a shock up to 285 joules. That's a pretty significant jolt.

I'm a lifelong afib patient and a retired EMTI.

:agree: My Dad describes it like "getting hit by lightning." :yikes:

 

[bmccaffrey]

Thanks for all the advise guys.
Yes i know the difference between vf and week muscle . My heart functions at 35% of 55%

The vf was picked up while sleeping with monitor. Arteries are as clear as a bell.

I will bring spyder home this week and continue to ride. Like i said i can work and drive i can drive my spyder as well.

And i'm one stubborn irish men:clap:

May take off when riding. God only knows how long i've had this.Was only picked up while i was sleeping.

Follow up AUG. 4th

Ride on my brothers:ani29:

 

[cyclelover63]

My opinion,for what it's worth..I have had a difib implant for close to 20 years..Added a combo defib-pacemaker app 3 years ago...I haven't been shocked in 15 years..Every person and their condition is different..My aunt used to get shocked walking up the basement steps...I would be very careful and reluctant to ryde until you get the device memory read after you have had it a while..Mine tried to pace my heart down app 22 times before it shocked me..I didn't feel those 22 times...They can tell you the date and time the device records any rapid heartbeat...you very rarely feel it unless it goes over 150 bpm..Funny thing,when I was ryding my Spyder was when my heartbeat was the lowest...Something to be said for relaxation,contentment and the Spyder open road experience..nojoke

 

[Bfromla]

Wow. I'm sorry to hear about this. ray: What does you doctor say about Spydering with the vest on? Are you just wanting to ryde your Spyder home and then park it? Or are you wanting to continue enjoying the fun in spite of your condition? If your doc recommends against ryding, surely you can find a friend who'll get the Spyder to your home for you.

:thumbup: I would advise asking as well, if the vest gets inflated by wind (or something) the sensors my act at wrong time..... Dont need things to get worse :yikes: The spyder can wait until you know more & feel better about it. ( finding 2buttons while driving dont sound smart) The vest is one device, guessing your in constant company ( that know how to respond) after my incident I could hardly be left alone & needed to train my friends how to respond if I had an episode or anything like it. Sux but better than alternative.

 

[bmccaffrey]

Sorry to here about your issues and hope for a speedy recovery, if you need someone to bring spyder home I am in Albany but would make a road trip to help you out

Thanks so much for the offer.
It's great people like u that make this site:thumbup:

 

[bmccaffrey]

My opinion,for what it's worth..I have had a difib implant for close to 20 years..Added a combo defib-pacemaker app 3 years ago...I haven't been shocked in 15 years..Every person and their condition is different..My aunt used to get shocked walking up the basement steps...I would be very careful and reluctant to ryde until you get the device memory read after you have had it a while..Mine tried to pace my heart down app 22 times before it shocked me..I didn't feel those 22 times...They can tell you the date and time the device records any rapid heartbeat...you very rarely feel it unless it goes over 150 bpm..Funny thing,when I was ryding my Spyder was when my heartbeat was the lowest...Something to be said for relaxation,contentment and the Spyder open road experience..nojoke

That's what i.m saying.
Vest is tight will set alarm off first before shocking.
It wakes me every morning when one of the pads is not right. Gel will dispurse also before shock. This is temporary. Hopeing not to get ICD. We'll c what meds do. But if i need will get

 

[Grandpa Pete]

Hello, I've got an ICD implant in my chest for a real funky left ventricle. I've been injected with 6 stents so far and don't want anymore. My heart doc says take it easier than I used to and my primary care doc says let er rip (pun intended). It's all personal choice. I ride a Spyder because of many reason's, but, this is one of the major reasons. Take care and Carpe Diem......:thumbup:

 

[bmccaffrey]

Hello, I've got an ICD implant in my chest for a real funky left ventricle. I've been injected with 6 stents so far and don't want anymore. My heart doc says take it easier than I used to and my primary care doc says let er rip (pun intended). It's all personal choice. I ride a Spyder because of many reason's, but, this is one of the major reasons. Take care and Carpe Diem......:thumbup:

Thanks Pete:thumbup:

I'm only 61 and have no plans of slowing down real soon