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ICD (Defibrillator) Implantation

An ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator), or defibrillator, helps stop dangerously fast heart rhythms in the ventricles (the heart's lower chambers). The device is used to treat sudden cardiac arrest and to restore a normal heartbeat. Implantation of a defibrillator involves positioning leads (thin, insulated wires) in the heart and placing the device beneath the skin, usually in the shoulder area. Typically the implant procedure involves only local anesthetics and a sedative, rather than general anesthesia. Most people have a fairly quick recovery after an ICD implant.
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CONFIENT™ Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) CONFIENT, Boston Scientific’s first RF-enabled ICD, is designed to detect and terminate ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) and provide bradycardia therapy (atrial and ventricular pacing).
DEXTRUS™ Pacing Lead The DEXTRUS™ pacing lead is an extendable-retractable, active fixation 6.7F lead designed to provide a larger electrically-active surface area for enhanced threshold performance.
ENDOTAK RELIANCE® G Defibrillation Lead Boston Scientific ENDOTAK RELIANCE G/SG leads are designed for RELIable performANCE and easier extraction with GORE™ ePTFE covered shocking coils.
TELIGEN™ Implantable Cardioverter
Defibrillator (ICD) The TELIGEN™ ICD is the smallest, thinnest high-energy ICD in the world, featuring innovative new technologies with exceptional longevity.
The LATITUDE® Patient Management system The LATITUDE® Patient Management system gives you the power to remotely follow most of your Boston Scientific ICD and CRT-D device patients.
VITALITY ICD Family The VITALITY Family of ICDs are designed to be life-saving devices which terminate lethal cardiac arrhythmias and provide pacing support when necessary.
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