Artificial pacemaker

This article is about a medical device which electrically stimulates the heart. For a similar device that stimulates the brain, see brain pacemaker.

Devices with pacemaker function

Sometimes devices resembling pacemakers, called ICDs (implantable cardioverter-defibrillators) are implanted. These devices are often used in the treatment of patients at risk for sudden cardiac death. An ICD has the ability to treat many types of heart rhythm disturbances by means of pacing, cardioversion,or defibrillation.

Related Topics:
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator - Cardioversion - Defibrillation

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