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2. Defibrillation - Wikipedia

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   Defibrillation is a treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, specifically ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib) and non-perfusing ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach). [1] [2] A defibrillator delivers a dose of electric current (often called a counter-shock) to the heart.

3. Automated external defibrillator - Wikipedia

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   An automated external defibrillator or automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia, [1] and is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electricity which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to re ...

4. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator - Wikipedia

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   An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or automated implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AICD) is a device implantable inside the body, able to perform defibrillation, and depending on the type, cardioversion and pacing of the heart.

5. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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   When heart arrest occurs outside of a hospital, the main treatment is a shock with an automatic external defibrillator. These defibrillators are commonly installed in public places like train ...

6. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - Wikipedia

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   A defibrillator is a machine that produces a defibrillation: electric shocks that can restore the normal heart function of the victim. The common model of defibrillator out of an hospital is the automated external defibrillator (AED), a portable device that is especially easy to use because it produces recorded voice instructions.

7. A Michigan first: Sparrow doctor installs a new type of heart ...

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   A new type of internal heart defibrillator, implanted for the first time in Michigan at Sparrow Hospital, could help younger patients live longer. ... importantly, does not require a wire going ...