From pacemakers to insulin pumps, more devices exist to help you lead a healthier life. Here's what to talk about before going cyborg.
I walked from my office in a hospital to meet my boss, a neurosurgeon. On the way, I felt my entire body slow down. After two minutes, I felt something “off” and I turned around to go back. After three steps, I crumpled to my knees to keep from falling and lay on the floor until someone saw me. I was awake. Thankfully, that hallway was comprised of physician offices and someone saw me.
In the US, the Food and Drug Administration oversees the safety of implantable medical devices. About 4,000 different types of devices, from pacemakers to artificial joints, are on the market. Most are safe and effective. But the medical industry is big business and it’s not a perfect system. Any surgery comes with risks, even for the most common procedures.
Not everything is as clear as we’d like them to be when a doctor speaks to us. Their language can be technical, and some doctors are … less than personal. Also, many patients are understandably nervous when first hearing what’s necessary for their body, and don’t remember to ask key, clarifying questions. Here are a few things to consider and speak with your doctor about before getting a new implant, high-tech or otherwise:Medical terms are precise for good reason.
“You may want to ask, how many of these devices have you or your department implanted? How many complications have you had? What about success rates? Find out the actual statistics,” he says.Some people may only have one health problem that requires a medical implant, but others may have several issues that could overlap. Williams says that having more than one device in your body is not that uncommon and shouldn’t present a problem as long as those implants aren’t literally next to one another.
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