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Automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD)
A surgically implanted device that monitors the heartbeat and delivers electrical impulses to correct an abnormally fast rhythm and restore a regular heartbeat. The AICD system usually consists of an implanted pulse generator and one or more leads. The system is adjusted using an external programming device. Also known as an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
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- Category: Cardiac supplies
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