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What does a cardioverter-defibrillator do?

April 26, 2017cardioverter-defibrillator

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What does a cardioverter-defibrillator do?

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An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is able to deliver a shock to the heart when dangerous, life-threatening arrhythmias occur. All ICDs are also able to provide cardiac pacing if needed for slow heart rates.