Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD): What First Aiders Should Know

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD): What First Aiders Should Know   An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a battery-powered medical device designed to correct dangerous heart rhythms and help prevent sudden cardiac death. The device is implanted in the chest and connected to the heart through one or more insulated wires (leads) placed through a vein. An ICD […]

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