How often do I have to have the cardioverter-defibrillator replaced?
ICDs are generally replaced every four-to-six years depending on how much it is used for pacing and how many shocks it delivers. You will be scheduled for routine follow-up at the ICD clinic to check for normal functioning and remaining generator life to anticipate when it will need to be replaced.
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