Personal pacemaker and ICD support
Need professional advice about your upcoming device implant?
Experiencing concerns about an implanted pacemaker or ICD?
You’re not alone, and we’re here to alleviate any concerns you or your family may have.
At HeartSync Support, our dedicated team of experienced professionals are committed to helping you live comfortably with your pacemaker/ICD. Whether you’re preparing for the implant or adjusting to life after an implant, we’re here to provide the guidance and the support you need.
Our virtual pacemaker and ICD consultation sessions are tailored to your individual journey. We aim to make your experience with your pacemaker or ICD as manageable as possible, empowering you to lead a fulfilling life with peace of mind.
Book your pacemaker or ICD support session
Pacemaker & ICD Single Virtual Support Session
This initial session can cover:
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A flexible virtual session addressing your particular questions and concerns
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Detail about your particular circumstances
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Living with a device
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Your device follow ups
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Questions to ask your healthcare providers
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What happens if you require other surgeries/MRI
Pacemaker & ICD Implant Virtual Support
This 60-minute session covers:
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The procedure in detail
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Your hospital care team and what they can do for you
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What to expect during and immediately after surgery
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Your pacemaker/ICD device, what it can and can’t do
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Device battery longevity
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How to manage your expectations
Pacemaker & ICD Recovery Virtual Support
This 60-minute session covers:
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Post surgery wound care
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Coming to terms with your implant
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Initial expectations
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Your road to recovery
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Diet and exercise
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Getting back to work
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Dealing with unexpected events
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Your body, post-device implant
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Device settings
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Day to day precautions
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Implant and Recovery Pacemaker or ICD Virtual Support
Would you like the full virtual Consultation Sessions throughout your device journey?
These two 60-minute, virtual sessions include all the advice and guidance from the implant and recovery sessions. It is that simple.
Sessions are split, one 60-minute session before implant and one after.
Bespoke, Complete Pacemaker or ICD Journey
Virtual Support with Dietician Support
This package offers a weekly half-hour virtual session following the implant, spanning 4-6 weeks totalling four hours. During which we will monitor your progress and ensure you’re on the path to complete recovery. It encompasses personalised recovery diet and exercise advice tailored to your specific abilities. Each program is uniquely crafted and delivered via email.
Delivering your device support
Ali Wilson-Jahangeer
Founder, Cardiac Physiologist
Ali Wilson-Jahangeer, the founder of HeartSync Support, is a highly experienced Cardiac Physiologist specialising in pacemakers, ICDs, and bi-ventricular devices. With over two decades in the field, Ali received his training at Glenfield and has made significant contributions to cardiac device care at renowned medical institutions including Harley Street Clinic, Harefield, Imperial College, St. Bartholemew's Hospital. Ali has also previously worked as a Technical Consultant for Medtronic. Ali now heads the cardiology department at the Clementine Churchill private hospital in London.
Beyond his clinical practice, Ali is deeply committed to mentoring and educating future cardiac physiologists. He imparts his knowledge as an educator and mentor, ensuring the next generation is well-equipped to provide excellent patient care.
Ali’s vision for healthcare emphasises guidance, compassion, and expertise, ensuring patients receive not only top-tier medical care but also empathy and understanding. His ability to communicate complex information with clarity and compassion distinguishes him as a compassionate advocate for patients. Ali has also gained certification in counselling skills.
Ali Wilson-Jahangeer embodies the mission and values of HeartSync Support as a seasoned professional, mentor, educator, and compassionate advocate for patients.
Sarah Wilson-Jahangeer
Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Clinical Cardiac Nurse Educator
Sarah Wilson-Jahangeer, Senior Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Hertfordshire, UK, boasts extensive expertise in cardiac care since 2005. Her career includes Clinical Nurse Educator at St. Bartholemew’s hospital, London, as well as significant roles at institutions like Harefield Hospital and Imperial College, focusing on cardiac devices and coronary angioplasty nursing. Sarah is also a qualified ILS instructor.
Academically, Sarah excels with first-class honours in critical care nursing and a distinction in her Masters, demonstrating her commitment to excellence and passion for advancing healthcare education.
In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Sarah contributes has earned a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, actively shaping the future of cardiac nursing in her work with a new generation of nurses and through educational enhancement.
Sarah Wilson-Jahangeer’s impactful career reflects her dedication to cardiac nursing and education, leaving a lasting impression on patient care and nursing education at St. Bartholomew’s and Harefield Hospital.