Implantable Defibrillators

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a small device placed under the skin of your chest to monitor your heart rhythm. If it detects dangerous, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), the ICD delivers electric shocks to restore a normal rhythm, preventing sudden cardiac arrest. It continuously tracks your heart's activity and can also provide pacing therapy for slower heart rates. ICDs are used for people at high risk of life-threatening arrhythmias, offering a safeguard that works silently in the background, providing early intervention and peace of mind.