The Implantable Defibrillator

The implantable defibrillator is a small, surgically implanted device that monitors the heart rhythm, and automatically delivers a shock to the heart if a life-threatening heart rhythm suddenly occurs.  These devices are used in people who have already survived a cardiac arrest, or who are judged to be at very high risk for a cardiac arrest....Read Full Post
Source: About.com Heart Disease - Category: Cardiology Source Type: blogs