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Q: what is an ICD?

Authors :
Hewett, Mary L.
Source :
JAAPA-Journal of the American Academy of Physicians Assistants. May, 2010, Vol. 23 Issue 5, p61, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) has dramatically changed the treatment of patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) as a result of ventricular tachyarrhythmias. The device has evolved [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators -- Usage
Practice guidelines (Medicine)
Cardiac arrest -- Risk factors
Health care industry

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15471896
Volume :
23
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAAPA-Journal of the American Academy of Physicians Assistants
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.230685050

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