implantable cardiovertor defibrillator

implantable cardiovertor defibrillator
= ICD
a self-contained device, similar to a pacemaker, that monitors heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to correct life-threatening arrhythmia.
See also: defibrillator

The new mediacal dictionary. 2014.

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  • defibrillator — n. the apparatus used for defibrillation, which may be internal (see implantable cardiovertor defibrillator) or external. External defibrillators may be fully automated (see automated external defibrillator), semiautomated, or manual and usually… …   The new mediacal dictionary

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