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An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) (also known as automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) is an electronic device implanted just under the skin of the upper chest, similar to a pacemaker.
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An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) is a device implantable inside the body, able to perform defibrillation, and depending on the type, cardioversion and pacing of the heart.
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (AICD) is a device intended to convert life threatening rhythms of the heart which may cause sudden cardiac death also known as cardiac arrest, to a sinus (normal) rhythm. Sudden cardiac death is the cause of 50% of all cardiac related deaths.
Aug 15, 2023 · It detects and stops irregular heartbeats, also called arrhythmias. An ICD continuously checks the heartbeat. It delivers electric shocks, when needed, to restore a regular heart rhythm. You might need an ICD if you have a dangerously fast heartbeat called ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.
An automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD or AICD) uses electrical impulses to return your heart rhythm to a normal pattern. People who are elderly, have an inherited condition, have developed heart disease, or have a problem with their heart are candidates for having an ICD fitted.
An AICD, or automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator, knows when your heart's in trouble. Learn how an AICD gets your heart working again.
May 22, 2023 · The automated internal cardiac defibrillator or shock box is the common name given to the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). ICD is a state-of-the-art device that treats arrhythmias specifically those of ventricular origin like ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation.
