Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD )Therapy | Cardiology and CCU

2.7K views · 73 reactions | An extravascular ICD with a substernal lead might retain the benefits, and avoid the risks, of transvenous and subcutaneous ICDs, but data on safety and efficacy are needed. New research findings are summarized in a short video. https://nej.md/3C0yLNL | The New England Journal of Medicine | Facebook

How do rhythm devices work 🤔 Heart rhythm devices like implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and pacemakers are lifesaving technologies that help keep your heart beating in sync 💓. Whether they’re detecting irregular rhythms or giving your heart a gentle nudge to stay on track, these devices play a crucial role in preventing dangerous arrhythmias and even sudden cardiac arrest. Get a firsthand perspective on how an ICD saved the life of Hannah from @heartcharged during our Instagram L