ICD Implantation
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Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion
An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small device that is placed under the skin in the pectoral region. This device continuously monitors the patient’s heart rate and, if necessary, delivers an electric shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm if a potentially fatal arrhythmia occurs. How does an ICD work? There are two types of…
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