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Colonia Centro
Heroica Matamoros, Tamaulipas
Implantable cardioverter defibrillator
What is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)?
Defibrillators are sophisticated devices that can perform two general functions: record heart activity and treat malignant arrhythmias with one shock.
Most defibrillators also function as pacemakers and can also deliver antitachycardia pacing in the event of a malignant arrhythmia to stop it without shock.
Who is a candidate for an ICD
In general, patients who are at high risk for cardiac arrest should consider an ICD.
Patients for whom an ICD is recommended are:
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Patients who have already had a malignant arrhythmia (if it is not due to a transient or reversible cause).
Certain patients who have not had a malignant arrhythmia, but are at high risk for one of these arrhythmias. The estimated risk for these arrhythmias is based on a combination of several risk factors (eg, previous heart attack, severely reduced heart function, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, and / or advanced heart failure).
Questions about the ICD?
Call the following numbers to schedule an appointment with to see if you are a candidate for this procedure:
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+52-868-247-7446
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+52-868-247-7446
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Or send us a Whatsapp message at:
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+52-812-002-4004