Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2016年9月30日—AnICDisabattery-powereddeviceplacedundertheskinthatkeepstrackofyourheartrate.ThinwiresconnecttheICDtoyourheart.Ifan ...

ICDs are useful in preventing sudden death in people who have a high risk of a life-threatening arrhythmia[1]. These include ventricular tachycardia[2] (VT) or ventricular fibrillation[3] (VF).

Most ICDs, called transvenous ICDs, have a dual function and also serve as a pacemaker. 

View an animation of an ICD[4].

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. 

An ICD is implanted under the skin, just under the collarbone. It detects arrhythmias and responds with electrical signals to restore your hearts normal rhythm.

A person is a candidate for an ICD if t...