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I can't decide: implantable cardioverter defibrillator or heart bypass surgery?
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Specialist Needed: This is a type of question you should take up with a physician who specializes in heart disease. There is no answer applicable to the general population. The ansewr to this question must be individualized to you and your circumstances.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Different things: Bypass surgery (CABG) treats the blockages in the heart vessels, while the defibrillator (icd) treats dangerous heart beats such as ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. A person may need both, depending on their medical condition.
Answered 10/28/2017
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