An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small battery-powered device placed on the chest to monitor heart rhythm and to detect irregular heartbeats. It works by delivering electric shock through one or more wires connected to the heart to fix abnormal heart rhythm. It prevents sudden death in patients having sustained ventricular tachycardia.
Defibrillator: Types, Uses, Procedure, Risks, & Benefits
Defibrillators are emergency devices used when the heart shows irregular beats or stops beating. They help in saving lives.
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators and Pacemakers - An Overview
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a specialist device that can cure several dysrhythmias, including ventricular tachyarrhythmias. Read to know more.
Brugada Syndrome - The Silent Night Killer
Brugada syndrome is heart disease, the second biggest killer of males below the age of 40. Read the article about Brugada syndrome and get to know it.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator- Types, Risks, Preparations, and Precautions
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator is a machine placed in the chest to correct heartbeats. Read this article for more information.
