ICDs

An ICD or implantable cardioverter defibrillator is a life saving device which can deliver a shock to/cardiovert the heart to restore sinus rhythm from dangerous arrhythmias. They often have a pacing function. A subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD) is a less invasive alternative to a traditional ICD . A doctor places the S-ICD device under the skin at the side of the chest below the armpit. The device connects to a sensor, called an electrode, which runs along the breastbone. An ICD is a device reserved for the most at risk patients as they, like pacemakers, have their own risks and problems.