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[[Image:ICD_wound.jpg|thumb|An ICD is usually implanted subcutaneously]] | [[Image:ICD_wound.jpg|thumb|An ICD is usually implanted subcutaneously]] | ||
[[Image:ICD_readout.jpg|thumb|The information stored in the ICD's memory can be read out using a coil that is put on the patients clothing near the ICD. Stored information includes battery life remaining and ICD shocks]] | [[Image:ICD_readout.jpg|thumb|The information stored in the ICD's memory can be read out using a coil that is put on the patients clothing near the ICD. Stored information includes battery life remaining and ICD shocks]] | ||
ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ): this device can detect and treat [[ | ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator ): this device can detect and treat [[VT]] and [[VF]]. Usually the first treatment is anti-tachy pacing (pacing at a rate +- 10% above the ventricular rate in ventricular tachycardia, which can convert the rhythm to sinus rhythm). If this is not effective an defibrillator shock is delivered, usually with 16-36 Joules of energy. ICDs can save lives in patients who have a high risk of ventricular arrhythmias. All ICDs have optional pacemaker activity to treat bradycardias. New biventricular ICDs have 3 leads: an atrial lead, a left ventricular lead and a right ventricular lead.<cite>Passman</cite><cite>DiMarco</cite> | ||
==A short history of ICD therapy== | ==A short history of ICD therapy== | ||