Yes, get the ICD. Here is my story on them. ICD Story
Here is Tom's Truth about an ICD. The procedure has some risks, be sure you listen when they explain and ask questions. They do it in a twilight state with the area numb. You will not feel much except some pushing and pulling. They will take you under when they test the shock function. You really do not want to be awake. (I have been told recently that some doctors don’t do this test anymore.) They may put your arm in a sling for a few days and they may keep you overnight to prevent the leads from moving. The site will hurt for from a few days to maybe a week. (6-hour Tylenol and ice packs) You will always feel the unit under your skin particularly if you bump it. You will feel the unit pacing and controlling your heart, strange feeling beats. If you ever need a shock, it hurts but lasts only a second. Then your muscles feel it for a while. Getting a shock hurts, walking away is priceless. Unless you have a synchronization problem the ICD will really not improve your CHF, it is protection and some pacing. Find a smile :-)

I would go for it. I think the benefits outweigh the rest. One day it might save your life, as a few have already commented about. I know it must be scary. I’m facing a knee replacement at 86 and that is scary enough for me! Sometimes we just have to bite the bullet and pray we’ve made the right decision. I’ve put my situation in Gods hands, He’s the only one I really trust and if it’s His will, I’ll come through it, because there’s no way around it now.

If it was suggested I get one…..I’de be the first one in line to get it. It can potentially save your life…good luck as you make your choice 🙏🏻

Liveoak, yes pacing is a very small electric stimulus. So if my heart rate goes down to say 50's it will pace back up to 70 which Doc set it at for me. If i get a run of V tach HR may go to 130s very quick. Then unit will overpace and try to bring back to 70. If don't slow it down and hits 200 i will get the big shock.

LV assist is usually for a very stiff or weak Heart that cant strongly contract and pump blood out. So not everyone qualify for it. I don't now but maybe some day.

Yes. Its a portable paramedic