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ICD.

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator. A device similar to a pacemaker that can also detect and treat life-threatening fast heart rhythms (ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation) by delivering an electric shock to restore normal rhythm.

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What is icd?

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator. A device similar to a pacemaker that can also detect and treat life-threatening fast heart rhythms (ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation) by delivering an electric shock to restore normal rhythm.

Related Terms

Related glossary terms.

Ventricular Tachycardia
A fast, abnormal heart rhythm originating in the ventricles. Can be life-threatening if sustained...
Ventricular Fibrillation
A chaotic, disorganized electrical activity in the ventricles that causes the heart to quiver ins...
Sudden Cardiac Death
Unexpected death caused by sudden loss of heart function, usually due to ventricular fibrillation...
Pacemaker
A small battery-powered device implanted under the skin that sends electrical impulses to the hea...
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