An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a device that monitors the heart rhythm continuously. If the heart starts to beat dangerously fast the ICD is able to detect this and treat it, potentially saving the person’s life.
Do download this info sheet 'An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)'
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