What is an ICD?

Watch electrophysiologists explain what an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is and how it works to treat sudden cardiac arrest and abnormal heartbeats. For more information, visit www.medtronic.com/ICD.
Risks associated with implantable cardioverter defibrillators include, but are not limited to, infection at the surgical site and/or sensitivity to the device material, failure to deliver therapy when it is needed, or receiving extra therapy when it is not needed.