How does the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator work
implanted beneath the skin of the chest in the pectoral region, without major surgery. A lead from the device is then inserted into the heart through a vein
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How does the implantable cardioverter defibrillator work
It works by constantly monitoring the heart-beat. If it detects an abnormal beat, it shocks the hearts, as a paramedic would with a hand-held device.
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What are the alternatives to an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
Patients are treated with medical therapy to reduce the chance of arrhythmia. This alternative has been shown to have a higher rate of sudden death when compared to ICD over the initial three years of
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What is the purpose of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
to detect and stop serious ventricular arrhythmias and restore a normal heartbeat in people who are at high risk of sudden death
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What risks are associated with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
strong electromagnetic fields.contact sports.shooting a rifle from the shoulder nearest the installation site.cell phones used on that side of the body.magnetic mattress pads.some medical tests such a
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Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
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Wearable cardioverter defibrillator
is a therapeutic option, listed along with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), in the ACC/AHA/ESC
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The Defibrillators (2005 Album by The Defibrillators)
The Defibrillators Buy Now Artist: The Defibrillators Release Date: March 17, 2005 Genre
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cardioverter
cardioverter An energy-storage capacitor-discharge type of condenser that is discharged
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defibrillator (treatment)
defibrillator (also called an internal cardioverter). In the latter a microcomputer uses an electrode to monitor
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