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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator is a device implantable inside the body, able to perform defibrillation, and depending on the type, cardioversion and pacing of the heart. Wikipedia
The automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) effectively prevents death due to ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.
It is implanted similar to a single-chamber pacemaker and the generator lies in the upper chest area. Venous access is through the subclavian vein ...
Feb 28, 2017 · If your arrhythmia is serious, you may need a cardiac pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). ... Getting a pacemaker or ICD ...
Pacemakers and ICDs generally last 10 years or longer, depending on usage and the type of device. In most cases, you can lead a normal life with a pacemaker ...
AICD is used to monitor & correct abnormal heart rhythm ... Permanent Pacemaker · Right Heart Catheterisation ... An area below the collar bone will be numbed with ...
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