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.
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