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What is the significance of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator?
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Defibrillation: An automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (aicd) is a lfe-saving device. The device continuely monitors the heart rhythm. When an abnormal rhythm is detected it attempts to restore a normal sinus rhythm (nsr), a cardioversion via shock or pacing alogorithms. However, when it detects a life threatening rhythm such as ventricular fibrillation it applies an immediate shock to restore nsr.
Answered 9/12/2015
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It is designed: To terminate life threatening arrhythmia & can also serve as a pacemaker.
Answered 8/13/2014
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