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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD or AICD)

OVERVIEW OF IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR or ICD

What is implantable cardioverter defibrillator?

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator or ICD is used in patients at risk for recurrent, sustained ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. Another name for this is AICD or automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator. It is also known as internal cardioverter defibrillator.

The device is connected to leads positioned inside the heart or on its surface. These leads are used to deliver electrical shocks, sense the cardiac rhythm and sometimes pace the heart, as needed. The various leads are tunnelled to a pulse generator, which is implanted in a pouch beneath the skin of the chest or abdomen. These generators are typically a little larger than a wallet and have electronics that automatically monitor and treat heart rhythms recognized as abnormal. Newer devices are smaller and have simpler lead systems. They can be installed through blood vessels, eliminating the need for open chest surgery.

 

Cost and Availability of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

 
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