Defibrillators | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Defibrillators are devices that apply an electric charge or current to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. If the heart rhythm stops due to cardiac arrest, also known as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)[1], a defibrillator may help it start beating again. A sudden cardiac arrest is fatal unless treated right away with CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and a defibrillator.

Some implantable or wearable defibrillators can also correct certain dangerous arrhythmias[2], which are problems with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.

Your healthcare provider may recommend an implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) if you have a high risk arrythmia. Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach)[3], which causes your heart to beat too rapidly, and ventricula...