An AICD (Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator) and Pacemaker are both surgical implants used to regulate abnormal heart rhythms. An AICD is a device that can shock the heart back into normal rhythm if necessary, while a Pacemaker uses electrical impulses to maintain a regular heartbeat. During surgery, the doctor makes a small incision in the chest and chest wall, then carefully places the device in the appropriate location before securing it in place. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia and takes around one hour.
An AICD (Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator) and Pacemaker are both surgical implants used to regulate abnormal heart rhythms. An AICD is a device that can shock the heart back into normal rhythm if necessary, while a Pacemaker uses electrical impulses to maintain a regular heartbeat. During surgery, the doctor makes a small incision in the chest and chest wall, then carefully places the device in the appropriate location before securing it in place. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia and takes around one hour.