Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

This program explains implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators are also known as ICDs. The program includes the following sections: what is the heartbeat, what is ICD, what is the screening process for ICD surgery, what are alternative treatments for arrhythmias, what is ICD surgery, what are the risks and complications of ICD surgery, what happens after surgery and how does someone live with an ICD.

1.	Introduction
2.	The Heartbeat
3.	ICD
4.	Screening
5.	Alternative Treatments
6.	Surgery
7.	Risks & Complications
8.	After Surgery
9.	Living with an ICD
10.	Summary

Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

General Anesthesia

Moderate Sedation

Open Heart Surgery - What to Expect

Arrhythmias

Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Living with Congestive Heart Failure

Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)

Atrial Flutter

IVC Filter

Cardiomyopathy

Congenital Heart Defects

Heart Diseases

Heart Valve Diseases

Pulmonary Hypertension

Discharge Instructions - General

Patient Safety

Medication Safety