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Re esher: What an ICD doesAn ICD is designed to prevent an at-risk person om dying suddenly om a dangerous heart rhythm. When it senses a dangerous heart rhythm, an ICD gives the heart an electrical shock. It does this in order to get the heart to beat normally a choice about ICD replacementImplantable Cardioverter-De brillators (ICD)For patients that already have an ICD and are considering decision aid for replacement ofCOMIRB #17-1697, PI: Daniel Matlock1 Why this might not be an easy decisionWhen you rst got your ICD, it made sense. You were at a high risk for sudden cardiac death and you wanted to prevent that by ge ing an ICD. Since several years have likely passed since that discussion, it is reasonable to think again about whether you still want an ICD:- Your overall health: you may be sicker or have other illnesses on top of your heart You may be at a place in your life where the quality of your life is much less than it once was and preventing a sudden cardiac death isn t as important.
Re˜esher: What an ICD does An ICD is designed to prevent an at-risk person ˜om dying suddenly ˜om a dangerous heart rhythm. When it senses a dangerous heart
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