Post ICD Implant Care Before understanding post-ICD implant care, it is important to understand ICDs and why they are needed. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICDs) An ICD, or Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, is implanted in the chest to monitor and stabilize the heart…
Atrial Fibrillation: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is when a person has an irregular and very rapid heart rhythm. Irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, can lead to blood clots in the heart, which can…
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICDs) – Preparation, Benefits, Risks, Impact In ICD implant surgery, ICD or implantable cardioverter defibrillators are implanted to combat Ventricular fibrillation (VF); which is a life-threatening fast heartbeat disorder. When a person goes through ventricular fibrillation, the lower…