Getting an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators are the front-line defence against sudden cardiac death. Implanting this device doesn't require open-heart surgery. You are sedated throughout the procedure and a local anaesthetic is used.

Is It Right for You?

Your doctor will use specific criteria to determine if you are a potential candidate for an ICD.
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Surgery: What to Expect

Your healthcare team will walk you through the surgical process, which includes important steps before, during, and following the procedure to implant an ICD.
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Personal Stories

Read about the experiences of people who have received our products and therapies. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular patients, both before and after treatment.
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• Getting an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
• Is It Right for You?
• Surgery: What to Expect

• Personal Stories

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