What is ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator)?
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An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a device that is implanted in the chest to monitor for and, if necessary, correct episodes of rapid heartbeat.
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How do members experience ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventricular tachycardia | 38 | 9 | |
| Cardiomyopathy | 12 | 5 | |
| Long qt syndrome | 7 | 0 | |
| Atrial fibrillation | 3 | 1 | |
| Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Implant site pain | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Swollen veins in arms | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 12 |
Member evaluations
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mstewart
evaluated on Mar 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for pulmonary hypertension: Moderate
- Side effects: None
jacksona40
evaluated on Jul 31, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Prevent death: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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