Kickstart: Everything you need to know about living with a pacemaker or defibrillator

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Kickstart is a collection of personal narratives drawn from Dr John England's patients who are recipients of pacemakers and from the doctor's own experience. As a cardiologist, and having had his own pacemaker for 35 years, Dr England has a unique insight into the issues facing pacemaker patients, from medical transparency and responsibility to the emotional support and encouragement which is so important in these cases. The book is informative, inspirational, and at times humorous. It is intended for new and old recipients, and contains detailed knowledge about the technology: its history, how it works and how to make the most of the available support.

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Dr John England runs a private practice in the Blue Mountains where he looks after 500 people with pacemakers. He is currently "on" his fifth pacemaker since his first was implanted in 1976. Dr England has actively campaigned for improved local health services in the Blue Mountains for many years. In 2003, he received the Centenary Medal for long and outstanding medical service to the Blue Mountains community.