I had a stereotactic biopsy done on my right breast. It was a highly unpleasant experience because of the depth and the fact that the doctor didn't wait long enough for the lidocaine to take effect. But it made me wonder...what if it had been the left side where my ICD is? Could it have been done? Would it have hurt more? What happens if the needle hits a lead?
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- I am a programmer, musician, musicologist, runner, mom, wife, daughter, friend, and the accidental recipient of an Internal Cardioverter Defibrillator, which I call Sparkey. Sparkey was first implanted in May, 2007, and replaced in February, 2009. I run, bike, hike, swim, ski, and do other activities with Sparkey. I record some of my ups and downs of life with Sparkey and running here. I try to encourage people, especially women, to get out and get moving in any way they can because I've seen real cardiac patients and, trust me, you don't want to be one if you can prevent it!
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