Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) - Mayo Clinic
2023年8月15日 · An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a small battery-powered device placed in the chest. It detects and stops irregular heartbeats, also called arrhythmias. An ICD continuously checks the heartbeat.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - American Heart Association
2024年10月29日 · What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator? An ICD is a battery-powered device placed under the skin that keeps track of your heart rate. 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.
Defibrillator Implant: Why It’s Done and What to Expect
2022年9月28日 · An implantable defibrillator is a small device inserted into the upper chest and heart to monitor it for dangerous arrhythmias. If it senses one, it will deliver a strong shock to get the rhythm back to normal.
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.
Living With Your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
2024年10月29日 · Fortunately, research has shown that ICDs can extend life and improve quality of life. You may live more confidently with an ICD by understanding more about the conditions that led to the implantation, the device itself and what to …
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) - Cleveland Clinic
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a medical device that’s surgically placed under the skin on your chest. It consists of a battery and thin wires called leads. The battery is about the size of a stopwatch and the leads go into your heart chambers to regulate your rhythm.
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) | American Heart ...
2024年10月29日 · What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator? An ICD is a battery-powered device placed under the skin that keeps track of your heart rate. 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.
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.
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...
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD): How They Work
2023年10月26日 · An implanted defibrillator (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) is a small battery-powered device placed in the chest to help restore your heart rhythm. Learn more.