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Animplantablecardioverter-defibrillator(ICD)orautomatedimplantablecardioverterdefibrillator(AICD)isadeviceimplantableinsidethebody,abletoperform ...

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An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) is a device implantable inside the body, able to perform defibrillation, and depending on the type, cardioversion and pacing of the heart. The ICD is the first-line treatment and prophylactic therapy for patients at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.[1]

"AICD" was trademarked by the Boston Scientific corporation, so the more generic "ICD" is preferred terminology.