Official Photos Â». Zendaya, which means to give thanks in the language of Shona, was born in Oakland, California. She now lives in Los Angeles, California with her family and her dog, named Midnight. She was a part of the California Shakespearian Theatre, where her mom worked as a House Manager.
The shock from an ICD hurts briefly. It's been described as feeling like a punch in the chest. But the shock is a sign that the ICD is doing its job to keep your heart beating. You won't feel any pain if the ICD uses electrical pulses to fix a heart rate that is too fast or too slow.
They are given IV conscious sedation, just enough to make them very sleepy and comfortable. Sticky defibrillator pads are placed on the chest, and then the doctor will shock the heart back into rhythm. Most people do not remember a thing about it after it's over.