2025年2月18日 · An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, also called an ICD, is a small battery-powered device placed in the chest. It detects and stops irregular heartbeats, also called …

2024年10月29日 · If an abnormal heart rhythm is detected, the device will deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat. An ICD is implanted under the skin, just under the …

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 …

2022年5月10日 · A defibrillator is a device that provides an electric shock to your heart to allow it to get out of a potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, — ventricular tachycardia …

2022年9月28日 · An implantable defibrillator works within the chest while an external defibrillator works outside the chest. You may be familiar with the external type, also known as an …

2023年10月26日 · An implanted defibrillator (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) is a small battery-powered device placed in the chest to help restore your heart rhythm. Learn more.

Most people are unaware when the ICD is pacing the heart. But a defibrillation shock is often described as feeling like a "kick in the chest." The ICD with a wire inside the heart can also be …

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 …

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (called an ICD) is a small device placed in the chest that detects and corrects life-threatening irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). An ICD can help …

An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) is a device implantable inside the body, able to perform defibrillation, and depending …