ICD implant is referred to as an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. It is a battery-powered device placed under the skin to track heart rate. Thin wires connect ICD to the heart. When an abnormal heart rhythm is detected, the device delivers an electric shock to restore the issue to have normal heart rhythm. It is often used in cases of structural heart disease and sustained ventricular tachycardia. It is also used in cases of having syncope due to unknown origin and in cases of inducible VT (ventricular tachycardia) or VF (ventricular fibrillation) seen in the electrophysiological study.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Implantable defibrillators are implanted to terminate an episode of atrial arrhythmia. AFib (atrial fibrillation) is also a type of atrial arrhythmia.
Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.
