What is Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD)?
An Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD or ICD) is a permanent device which monitors person’s abnormal heart rate. This device is mainly into patients with decreased heart function.Abnormal heart beats are known as Arrhythmias and it occurs when heart does not beat normally. The AICD gives heart a shock in case of life threatening arrhythmias or an abnormally high heart rate.
When AICD is indicated?
Doctor performs AICD procedure if patient is suffering from one or more reasons such as:
- At least one episode of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) or Ventricular Fibrillation (Vfib).
- Previous cardiac arrest or abnormal heart rhythm.
- Risk of death due to reoccurrence of a fast heart rhythm.
- Ischemic or non ischemic cardiomyopathy.
- A fast heart rhythm which cannot be controlled with medications
- Severe side effects of medicines.