An icd constantly checks the heartbeat Find the disease or condition using the alphabetic index displayed on this page It delivers electric shocks, when needed, to restore a regular heartbeat.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) | American Heart Association
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What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Thin wires connect the icd to your heart If an abnormal heart rhythm is detected, the device will deliver an electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat. Icd serves a broad range of uses globally and provides critical knowledge on the extent, causes and consequences of human disease and death worldwide via data that is reported and coded with the icd.
