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Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (23)

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@windyshores

What is an ICD? I have "borderline" QTc but it is definitely too long at times.

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An ICD is a device that in placed in the chest. Similar in size to a pacemaker. We are considered to be in the higher risk Category for a sudden cardiac arrest. It will detect an arrhythmia and send electrical pulses if needed.