Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月15日 · A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) is a less invasive alternative to a traditional ICD. The S-ICD device is placed under the skin at the side of the chest below the armpit.
Living With Your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
2022年11月18日 · Living With Your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) You may find living with an ICD scary, especially if you made the decision quickly due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). You need to know that you are not alone or without support.
Defibrillator Implant: Why It’s Done and What to Expect - Healthgrades
2022年9月28日 · Procedure details. Preparation. Recovery. Living with. Risks. FAQs. Summary. An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is an electrical device that shocks the heart if it senses a dangerous heart rhythm. It can restore a more …
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator insertion is a procedure in which a chest implant is inserted to regulate the heart’s electrical problems. Learn more.
Risks and Success of ICD Insertion | Stanford Health Care
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs are the most effective treatment to significantly improve survival of these patients. At Stanford, our electrophysiologists have extensive expertise in using ICDs to treat people with arrhythmia and other electrical problems within the heart.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (called an ICD) is a small device placed in the chest that detects and corrects life-threatening irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias). An ICD can help the heart maintain a steady, stable rhythm.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - Cleveland Clinic
2022年5月15日 · An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a medical device that monitors your heart and manages heart rate when needed. It’s surgically placed under your skin and connects to your heart with thin wires (leads).
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - American Heart Association
2022年11月18日 · An ICD is implanted under the skin, just under the collarbone. It detects arrhythmias and responds with electrical signals to restore your heart's normal rhythm. A person is a candidate for an ICD if they have a life-threatening arrhythmia without correctable causes, such as the following: Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Questions to Ask Your Doctor: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
2022年11月18日 · Implantable cardioverter defibrillators are implanted to restore normal heart rhythm and prevent sudden cardiac death. Ask your health care team any questions you may have regarding the device and living with one. View an animation of an ICD. Here are some common questions that may help you create your own list.
What are Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)? - Healthline
2018年9月17日 · An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a small device that your doctor can put into your chest to help regulate an irregular heart rhythm, or an arrhythmia. Although it’s...