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Is your ICD[1] beeping? Did you even know that it makes sounds? Do you know what the sounds mean? 

Just having an ICD may already have put you in an anxious state, so knowing what sounds your device may emit is well worth knowing so you don’t panic if you should ever hear them.

Many SCA[2] survivors receive an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillato[3]r (and/or pacemaker) shortly after their event and we all know that time can all be a bit of a blur. You may have been lucky and got a full run-through of the device and its features.  If you didn’t you can always read the instruction guide, but it won’t be able to show you the inbuilt alerting features aka patient notifiers. 

Don’t panic though, patient alerts are rare and in general use, your ICD will be silent. However, in certain situations, it may make sounds or vibrations...