Here are this yearâs dates for Ohioâs county fairs. The Ohio State Fair in Columbus runs July 29-Aug. 9. Here are this yearâs dates for Ohioâs county fairs. The Ohio State Fair in Columbus runs July 29-Aug.
What is an implantable cardiac defibrillator? An implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD, or implantable cardioverter defibrillator) is an internal shocking device that provides immediate therapy to a life-threatening arrhythmia (heart beating too quickly) via a jolt of electricity. It can also act as a pacemaker if the heart is beating too slow.
When people refer to an implantable defibrillator, they are actually discussing the systemâthe defibrillator (ICD) and the leads. An ICD continuously monitors the heart and automatically delivers therapies to correct fast heart rhythms when necessary. Leads are thin, soft insulated wires about the size of a spaghetti noodle.