Defibrillators for Heart Disease Patients
Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators are not just for people with a history of heart trauma, but for those who may experience it in the future. Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans in the 21 st century, and many of these people could have their lives saved with an ICD. Unlike many other conditions, heart disease progresses virtually undetectable for years, but has immediate consequences once it reaches a certain point. Heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, and heart failure are easier to predict with an ICD, as internal computers monitor the heart and circulation, but a healthy diet and plenty of exercise are the best defense against cardiac events.
What
is a defibrillator?
