It’s one of those calls you never want to get as an electrophysiologist:
“Doc, I got four shocks from my device yesterday.”
“What were you doing at the time?”
“Working outside.”
“Wasn’t it about a 100 degrees and humid then?”
“Yes.”
“Were you lightheaded before the event?”
“Not too bad… I stopped what I was doing and got better. Should I come in to the ER?”
“This happened yesterday?”
“Yes.”
“Why didn’t you come in then?”
“Well I started to feel better…”
“Do you know how to upload the information from your device at home?”
“You mean using that thing next to my bed?”
“Yes.”
“I think so.”
“Okay, why don’t you go do this and we’ll call you right back after we have a chance to view the information you send us.”
“Okay. Thanks, doctor.”
So I waited about 15-20 minutes, then checked the Medtronic Carelink app on my iPhone.
