A wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) is an external device with a built-in defibrillator. The WCD is worn directly on the body by patients who are at transient risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) for short-term risk mitigation and it does not require surgery for use.

LifeVest is a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) that has been worn by more than one million patients at risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). 1 While some defibrillator devices are implanted, LifeVest is worn directly against your skin, under regular clothing.

我看了看Life Vest的彩页中，推荐使用WCD和院内建议植入ICD的情况类似。 因此，要对于WCD和ICD的替代优势，WCD要比ICD更方便看起来是一定的。 WCD比ICD便宜看起来也是一定的。 但是在院外是否能做到每天坚持穿戴，这个就不一定了。

It is well established that implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a life saving device ensuring protection against life threatening ventricular arrhythmias. But there are certain situations like a recent myocardial infarction where the ...

WCD is a device that patients wear around their trunks in a vest-like fashion, and it delivers a shock when it detects ventricular tachyarrhythmias such as VT or VF. Three defibrillation and four ECG detecting electrodes are included in the WCD system.

A wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD or “LifeVest”) is prescribed for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD). It consists of a garment, an electrode belt, and a monitor.

2020年10月1日 · This is the story of the LifeVest®, the only FDA-approved wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) indicated to reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) who have suffered an …

Wearable cardioverter-defibrillators (WCDs) are currently used in patients at temporarily heightened risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) who are temporarily unable to receive an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). WCD can safely record and terminate life-threatening arrhythmias through a non-invasive electrode-based system.

2025年3月10日 · What is a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD)? A WCD is a vest with a small monitor. The vest contains electrodes, or pads, that can shock your heart if the monitor detects a life-threatening arrhythmia. An arrhythmia is an irregular heart rate. An arrhythmia may cause your heart to suddenly stop beating effectively.

Review recommendations for the wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) and other guidelines for the care of patients at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD).