In this video, Dr. Mitch Tan, a cardiac electrophysiology fellow at The Texas Heart Institute, explains what ICDs (implantable cardiac defibrillators) are, why some people need them, and how they are implanted.

ICDs are life-saving devices that monitor heart rhythm and deliver shocks if a dangerous rhythm is detected.

Watch to learn:
• What ICDs are and how they work
• Why some people need ICDs to stay safe
• The minimally invasive procedure for implanting an ICD
• If you might be a candidate for an ICD

Read more: https://www.texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/implantable-cardioverter-defibrillator-icd/