ICD User Group

Support, education and advocacy for people living with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), candidates for ICD surgery, and their friends and families.

Our meetings are an opportunity for members to share experiences, express concerns and learn more about ICD therapy. From emotional adjustments and educational support to technology and medical advances, no topic is left untouched.

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Recent Meetups

January 14 at 1:00 PM, 11 ICDers attended
Join us for our first meeting of 2012
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

Happy New Year! Let's get together to kick off our first meeting of 2012. Carmen Watson has offered to host the first gathering of the year at her home in Alameda.... Learn more
September 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM, 10 ICDers attended
Northern & Southern California Meeting for ICD Users
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

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I loved the venue, loved the people, loved the conversation. I wouldn't have changed a thing!

—Cindy Gelormini

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Such an awesome day! With amazing people. :)

—Renee
April 9, 2011 at 12:30 PM, 8 ICDers attended
Lunch in Monterey
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 1 photos

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March 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM, 2 ICDers attended
A two-mile hike and ICD chat.
What to bring: Water (either a canteen or bottles of water) Comfortable hiking shoes Sunscreen Sunglasses Hat Lunch Daypack (backpack) for lunch and water... Learn more

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New Member

Frank Mester joined
February 12 at 7:59 AM

"I'm 73 years old, Have had two ICD's, the first was a Guidant, the battery was getting and they installed a Boston Scientific last year. I do believe that it is my data and if I want it I should get it."
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Paul Warren joined
February 2 at 11:46 AM
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Dana Rosenberg started Special invitation to lunch
January 16 at 7:25 PM

"Hi everyone- Great to meet you. I came across your group while looking for health related meet-ups, something I'm really passionate about...."

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Dana Rosenberg joined
January 16 at 7:24 PM
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Hugo Campos started Thanks for attending yesterday's meeting.
January 15 at 4:51 PM

"Thanks you all for attending yesterday's meeting. I loved seeing you there. Special thanks to Carmen and Terry for inviting us into their home...."

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Group Review

Suzanne Graybill wrote a group review
January 15 at 6:07 AM

"I am very grateful that this group exists. A big thank you to Hugo for organizing the group, the meetings, and for sharing his research. It is so helpful to me to hear how others are living with the ICD.…"
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Suzanne Graybill attended Join us for our first meeting of 2012
January 15 at 6:07 AM

"Thanks again to Carmen & Terry for their hospitality. I enjoyed meeting everyone and the conversation was fun and informative. I continue to be amazed by the complexity of the heart...."

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Joanne joined
January 13 at 9:22 PM
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George E.Gibbs RSVPed Yes for Join us for our first meeting of 2012
January 8 at 1:31 PM

Jan 14

Join us for our first meeting of 2012
Saturday 1:00 PM
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George E.Gibbs joined
January 8 at 1:18 PM