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An Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, ICD, is often fitted to people who have survived an abnormal heart rhythm that could have killed them. Today we aim to help people who have NOT experienced this, but are at high risk of it happening. In particular, the information here will give you a good understanding of what your options are, so that you can talk to your doctor.
0:00 Introduction
0:30 How can heart failure affect your heart rhythm?
1:24 How can an ICD help?
2:58 How is an ICD fitted?
4:04 What does it feel like to be shocked by an ICD?
5:20 Who might want an ICD?
6:38 What are the benefits of an ICD?
7:06 What are the risks of an ICD?
8:40 How do you live well with an ICD?
10:31 Key points
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