2023年8月15日 · An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small battery-powered device placed in the chest. It detects and stops irregular heartbeats, also called arrhythmias. An ICD …

What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator? An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a small electronic device connected to the heart. It's used to continuously keep track of and …

2024年10月29日 · What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator? An ICD is a battery-powered device placed under the skin that keeps track of your heart rate. Thin wires connect the ICD to …

2022年5月15日 · An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a medical device that monitors your heart and manages heart rate when needed. It’s surgically placed under your skin and …

What is an implantable device replacement procedure? Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are heart devices. They are surgically implanted in people who need them. …

2022年9月28日 · An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is an electrical device that shocks the heart if it senses a dangerous heart rhythm. It can restore a more regular rhythm and …

2024年10月29日 · Fortunately, research has shown that ICDs can extend life and improve quality of life. You may live more confidently with an ICD by understanding more about the conditions …

2023年10月26日 · An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), is a small device that delivers an electric shock when the heart rate is irregular or too fast. It is similar to a pacemaker in many …

Possible risks for this surgery are: An ICD sometimes delivers shocks to your heart when you do not need them. Even though a shock lasts a very short time, you can feel it in most cases. This …

2024年7月14日 · There is a special kind of ICD called a subcutaneous ICD. This device has a lead that is placed in the tissue to the left of the breastbone rather than in the heart. This type …