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A Hearty Life

October 24th, 2008

Registry for athletes with AICD’s

If you have a heart-zapping defibrillator implanted in your chest, you’re not supposed to compete in sports any more intense than bowling or golf. Lots of patients ignore those guidelines, trying everything from school basketball teams and community tennis leagues to running marathons and rock climbing — although no one knows if the life-saving implants […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 0 comments

August 21st, 2007

Nationwide Registry For Athletes With ICD’s

If you have a heart-zapping defibrillator implanted in your chest, you’re not supposed to compete in sports any more intense than bowling or golf. Lots of patients ignore those guidelines, trying everything from school basketball teams and community tennis leagues to running marathons and rock climbing — although no one knows if the life-saving implants […]

By Kendra James, RN -- 1 comment