AICD
An Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD) is used to monitor and treat the patients having malignant tachyarrhythmia providing protection against sudden cardiac death.
AICD procedure involves the use of a sedative that relaxes the individual and allows them to remain aware of the surroundings. The heartbeat is regulated by delivering shocks to the heart whenever there is an abnormal heartbeat.
The right doctor to consult for Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators is a Cardiologist along with an Electrophysiologist.
The success rate of AICD is usually high and varies between 82-90%.
The life expectancy of patients with an AICD is generally around 5 to 7 years or longer, depending on usage and the type of device.
